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 […] [...]
Importance of PEP Identification and Management Effective identification and management of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) is a cornerstone of robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks for financial institutions. PEPs, due to […] [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its Annual Report for 2024, marking the final year of its 2022-2025 strategic cycle. The report highlights significant achievements in using data and […] [...]
Overview The UK payments sector is experiencing significant growth and innovation, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. However, this rapid expansion has not always been accompanied by mature […] [...]
Introduction On 6 June 2025, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued CP25/16, a Quarterly Consultation Paper (No. 48). The consultation outlines a series of targeted proposals to update the […] [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a bold initiative to accelerate approvals for new firms and regulatory variations, designed to fuel growth, support innovation and maintain the UK’s position […] [...]
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a series of significant updates in 2025, reinforcing its three core pillars: combatting money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. Two key […] [...]
Overview Just last week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) imposed a £42 million fine on Barclays Bank UK PLC and Barclays Bank PLC for significant shortcomings in managing financial crime […] [...]
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has intensified its focus on data protection, with recent enforcement actions underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. High-profile data breaches, such as those […] [...]
Webinar On Demand: Decoding the FCA’s 2025–2030 Strategy – What It Means for Firms this webinar is now available to view on demand Our webinar ”Decoding the FCA’s 2025–2030 Strategy […] [...]
If you are planning to launch a financial services business in the UK, whether it is a payments firm, investment adviser, e-money institution, or cryptoasset service provider, obtaining authorisation from […] [...]
Every retiree deserves financial confidence, and as the FCA’s thematic review highlights, effective retirement income advice is the cornerstone of that confidence. Crafting a robust decumulation strategy is not merely […] [...]
Overview The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) imposed a £21 million fine on Monzo Bank Ltd for significant failings in its Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) systems and controls. The penalty stems […] [...]
In its thematic review published on 23 January 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) emphasised its awareness of the pervasive threat of money laundering through markets (MLTM) and stressed the […] [...]
Webinar On Demand: The Future of Managed KYC & AML Services this webinar is now available to view on demand Our webinar ”The Future of Managed KYC & AML Services” […] [...]
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