Anti-Money Laundering Reforms
The UK government has introduced a series of reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations (“MLRs”) as part of its broader Economic Crime Plan 2023–2026. These changes are designed to strengthen […] [...]
The UK government has introduced a series of reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations (“MLRs”) as part of its broader Economic Crime Plan 2023–2026. These changes are designed to strengthen […] [...]
As climate-related risks increasingly shape global financial systems, regulatory bodies are stepping up their oversight to ensure firms are resilient, transparent and accountable. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority […] [...]
In July 2025 the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) published its annual complaints data and insights for 2024/25, which revealed a significant increase in complaints. The volume of complaints received by […] [...]
A New Era for Financial Guidance The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper CP25/17, setting out proposals for a new framework called Targeted Support. This initiative is designed to […] [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) operates one of the most open and internationally engaged financial regulatory regimes. However, for overseas firms wishing to service UK clients, this openness comes with […] [...]
Overview The UK financial services landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) policy statement PS25/12, published on July 31, 2025. The FCA […] [...]
Importance of Regulated Crypto Investment The growing mainstream acceptance of cryptoassets has increased demand for regulated investment vehicles that provide retail investors with access to digital assets like Bitcoin and […] [...]
On 1 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced in its Final Notice that it had fined Sigma Broking Limited a total of £1,087,300 for significant and prolonged failures […] [...]
Terrorist Financing (“ML”/”TF”) risks, published on 28 July 2025, highlighting the evolving threats facing the EU’s financial sector. Drawing on data from 2022 to 2024, the EBA identifies critical vulnerabilities […] [...]
Overview The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) released its Cryptoassets Threat Assessment in July 2025, highlighting the risks posed to UK financial sanctions compliance by cryptoasset firms. This report, […] [...]
Introduction The FCA’s CP25/21, published in July 2025, proposes several streamlining changes to the SM&CR as part of Phase 1 of a wider two-phase reform. While no immediate legal changes […] [...]
Complyport is proud to announce that it has been named – Regulatory & Compliance Consultancy of the Year – United Kingdom at the prestigious 2025 Global Advisory Awards. This recognition […] [...]
In a bold move to address perceived discrimination in the financial sector, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday 7th August 2025, prohibiting banks from denying services […] [...]
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) introduces a new corporate criminal offence of failure to prevent fraud, set to take effect on 1 September 2025. This landmark […] [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has taken further steps to enhance consumer protection in the rapidly growing Buy-Now Pay-Later (BNPL) sector. These interim measures address rising concerns around consumer understanding […] [...]
The rapid rise of cryptocurrencies has brought unprecedented opportunities for innovation within the financial industry, but it has also created ground prolific for financial crime. Recent actions by the United […] [...]
Webinar On Demand: Outsourcing Compliance for Smaller Firms: A Strategic Advantage this webinar is now available to view on demand Our webinar ‘Outsourcing Compliance for Smaller Firms: A Strategic Advantage” […] [...]
The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) was introduced to strengthen individual accountability across the financial services sector. It replaced the Approved Persons Regime, applying to banks in 2016 and […] [...]
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