Countdown to September 30: Is Your Firm Ready for the FCA Crypto Gateway?

Description:

On 30 September 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finally opens its FSMA authorisations gateway for cryptoasset applications. The era of light-touch Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) oversight is officially ending. To operate legally past October 2027, every exchange, custodian, intermediary and stablecoin issuer serving UK clients must secure full FCA authorisation or Variation of Permission (VoP).

In this fast-paced, 30-minute strategic briefing, Complyport’s UK specialists break down the critical submission requirements before the gateway opens. We reveal what the FCA is looking for in initial applications, the common pitfalls that cause potential rejection, and how to structure your governance, capital resilience, and Consumer Duty frameworks to ensure a smooth transition.

In this session we will explore:
▸The September 30 Gateway: A breakdown of the FCA application window
▸Beyond MLR Registration: What full FSMA authorisation demands
▸Capital & Safeguarding Rules: Unpacking the new permanent minimum capital requirements
▸Consumer Duty & Operational Resilience: How to evidence fair value, clear risk disclosures and DLT operational controls

Who Should Attend:
▸CEOs, Founders and Board Directors of UK and international cryptoasset businesses seeking full UK market access.
▸Heads of Compliance and MLROs responsible for drafting authorisation applications, policies and risk assessments.
▸General Counsel and In-House Legal Teams navigating FSMA perimeter rules, s.21 financial promotions and transitional provisions.
▸Risk Officers and Operations Directors implementing safeguarding, capital buffers, and operational resilience frameworks.

– Access to Resources
All registrants will receive:
▸A recording of the live session.
▸Complimentary access to ViCA.Chat, including 20 free queries, to instantly search the latest FCA Crypto Sourcebook and FSMA policy updates.
▸No subscription or payment required