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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
Keeping Consumer Duty at the Heart of the Future of Credit: A Compliance Perspective
As consumer credit undergoes a significant transformation, compliance teams stand at the forefront of a pivotal decade. The Consumer Duty is no longer simply a regulatory framework or a tick-boxing
FCA to lift ban on crypto ETNs to support UK growth and competitiveness
Overview In a significant regulatory shift, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has proposed lifting the ban on offering crypto exchange-traded notes (“cETNs”) to retail investors. This marks a
Navigating the Rise of AI Advisers: What Compliance Teams Need to Know
The news that Aida, a digital adviser has successfully completed the Chartered Insurance Institute’s Diploma in Financial Advice, outperforming both ChatGPT and human advisors, marks a pivotal moment in the
Consumer Duty: Reshaping the Future of Financial Firms
In a financial services landscape marked by rising consumer expectations and regulatory scrutiny, firms that adapt early to change not only protect themselves, but they build trust, enhance operational resilience
