RMCA CONDUCT EVIDENCE FRAMEWORK
RCEF turns responsible-market standards into reviewable evidence.
RCEF is being developed from the Responsible Markets RM10 standards architecture as RMCA’s common evidence framework for programme rules, public records and future institutional access.
RCEF is in development. The working dimensions and terminology may be refined before formal publication and adoption.
What RCEF is
RCEF is a structured way to connect an exact legal entity and defined service scope with the evidence, source date, limitation and change history relevant to market conduct. It is intended to support consistency across RMCA programmes without replacing statutory regulation or independent due diligence.
What RCEF is not
- Not an RMCA licence.
- Not a firm ranking or halo score.
- Not a universal statement of compliance.
- Not a substitute for the relevant statutory register, contract or professional advice.
RM10-TO-RCEF LINEAGE
Responsible Markets RM10 standards architecture
RCEF-10 evidence dimensions
Sector-specific programme modules
Dated public records and institutional evidence routes
Ten working dimensions
Evidence character
- Not evidenced within reviewed scope
- Self-declared
- Documentary evidence reviewed
- Independently corroborated within defined scope
- Outcome evidenced within a stated period and sample
Evidence character may differ field by field. Strong evidence for legal identity does not automatically establish the quality of a separate protection or safeguarding claim.
Programme application
FDRC
Applies RCEF to entity identity, client protection, payments and withdrawals, complaints, cooperation and redress.
PSCR
Applies RCEF to permissions, safeguarding, settlement, complaints, operational resilience and change evidence.
Change control
Public fields should carry source dates, limitations, review dates and history. They must not silently change without a visible record.