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Consumer Duty Focus Areas for 2025 and 2026

The FCA has published its latest statement of priorities under the Consumer Duty, highlighting how it expects firms to embed the Duty through to 2025/26. The document sets out thematic, […] [...]

ESG Ratings Providers Brought Under FCA Oversight

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has welcomed new UK Government legislation that formally brings Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings providers within its regulatory remit. This development represents a major […] [...]

Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Why Now is the Time for a Cybersecurity Health Check

The UK Government has recently unveiled plans for tougher cybersecurity laws, aimed at bolstering the nation’s defences against rising cyber threats. While the primary focus is on critical sectors such […] [...]

Crypto Regulatory Compliance: HMRC Warnings, MiCA Licences and Regulation

The UK is enhancing its regulatory scrutiny on the crypto sector with the HMRC issuing nearly 65,000 warning letters to UK investors in the 2024-25 tax year. This represents a […] [...]

The Central Bank Takes Enforcement Action Against Coinbase Europe Limited for Anti-Money Laundering Failures

On November 6th the Central Bank of Ireland announced an enforcement action against Coinbase Europe Limited, imposing a fine of €21,464,734 for breaches of Anti-Money Laundering (“AML’’) and Counter-Terrorist Financing […] [...]

Preventing Romance Fraud with Compassion and Control

Online relationships have become part of modern life, allowing people to connect across geographies, cultures and platforms. Yet, as trust and connection grow, so too can the risk of exploitation. […] [...]

UK Government Confirms FCA as Single Professional Services Supervisor for AML/CTF Oversight

In a decisive policy shift announced in October 2025, HM Treasury confirmed that the FCA will become the Single Professional Services Supervisor (“SPSS”) for the United Kingdom’s Anti-Money Laundering and […] [...]

Rise in Fraud: Impact, Strategies and Solutions

Impact of Fraud and Money Laundering Published in October, the CIFAS Annual Report 2025 highlights the escalating fraud crisis in England and Wales. Fraud costs the UK an estimated £219 […] [...]

Regulation, Growth and Trust: The FCA’s 2025 Focus

When Lucy Castledine, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Director of Consumer Investments, addressed the 2025 Personal Investment Management and Financial Advice Association (PIMFA) Compliance Conference, she outlined a clear vision for […] [...]

The FCA Warns Firms to Tighten Oversight of Off-Channel Communications and Vendor Risks

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged firms to strengthen their oversight of off-channel communications and related vendor risks, following its recent review of practices across eleven wholesale banks. The […] [...]

Adapting FCA Market Watch 84 for Stronger Reporting and Compliance

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) latest Market Watch 84 is more than a routine regulatory bulletin. It signals intensifying scrutiny of data quality, vendor oversight, change-management and omissions in derivative […] [...]

Tackling Money Laundering Risks in Cryptoasset Services

EBA 2025 Report Overview The crypto-asset sector has experienced explosive growth, driven by technological innovation and increasing mainstream adoption. However, this dynamism also exposes it to significant Money Laundering (“ML”) […] [...]

FCA Releases Consultation Paper on New UK Short Selling Regime (CP25/29)

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released a Consultation Paper (CP25/29) inviting feedback on its proposed UK Short Selling Regime. The Consultation seeks to support economic growth by removing unnecessary […] [...]

UK Financial Regulatory Developments: Pushing Borders in Crypto and Beyond

The UK is strengthening international collaboration on financial regulation, with the launch of a UK-US Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future and the fourth Joint EU-UK Financial Regulatory Forum […] [...]

Driving Fairness Forward: The FCA’s Motor Finance Redress Scheme

In the UK’s motor finance sector, consumer confidence has faced significant challenges. The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has introduced Consultation Paper CP25/27 consultation which proposed an industry-wide redress scheme aimed […] [...]

Financial Crime Controls in Corporate Finance: FCA Survey Highlights Sector Weaknesses

As part of its five-year strategy to combat financial crime and raise industry standards, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently carried out a survey of 270 corporate finance firms focused […] [...]

Lessons from the FCA’s Burford Case: Strengthening Compliance and Investor Protection

When trust is broken, confidence in the entire financial system is severely undermined. On 5 September 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) announced a landmark victory for investor protection, when […] [...]

Building Trust in AI: The FCA’s Live Testing Initiative

Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) is no longer a distant concept, it’s reshaping how financial firms operate, make decisions and serve customers. Yet, where the stakes are high, innovation must be balanced […] [...]

FCA Travel Insurance Signposting: 2025 Review and 2026 Reforms

Consumers with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions (“PEMCs”) have long faced barriers when purchasing travel insurance, including higher premiums, exclusions or outright refusals. To address this, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced […] [...]

Why Financial Preparedness Matters for FCA Authorisation

Seeking FCA authorisation is a pivotal moment for any firm operating in regulated financial services. But too many firms stall or are delayed due to sloppy, incomplete or inconsistent financial […] [...]

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