After Brexit, the UK has developed its own risk and compliance regulations, especially in the financial sector where the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has introduced strict accountability for management and the board. The Chief of Staff in Sweden works within the framework of the EU regulations (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, CSRD) and Swedish law, with a strong emphasis on consensus, trade union dialogue and decentralized oversight. In the UK, compliance is more hierarchical and formal, with clear requirements for personal responsibility for senior managers and extensive reporting obligations to the FCA. Whistleblower protection is also more formalized and incident reporting often takes place directly to authorities. In Sweden, the CoS role is more coordinated and relationship-based, focusing on building a culture of openness and participation. The differences mean that in Sweden the CoS must be skilled at navigating the