insights & articles
A Timely Caution for UK Investors from the FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a warning call to investors across the UK financial market. Individuals are increasingly being drawn into high-risk schemes promoted by firms that are
HM Treasury Draft MLRs Amendments: Enhancing the UK’s AML/CTF Regime
The HM Treasury has published the draft Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment and Miscellaneous Provision) Regulations 2025 on 2 September 2025. This follows the government’s consultation on ‘Improving the
Authorisation Made Simple: FCA’s Guide to Good vs Poor Practice
When applying for an authorisation with the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the quality of your application determines whether you move swiftly towards approval or face repeated scrutiny and costly delays.
FCA CP25/25: Application of Handbook Rules to Regulated Cryptoasset Activities
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Consultation Paper CP25/25 on 17 September 2025, seeking feedback on proposals to extend existing FCA Handbook rules to firms carrying out regulated cryptoasset
A New Era for Open Banking: The FCA’s Vision for the Future Entity
The UK has been a global pioneer in open banking, transforming how individuals and businesses interact with their financial data. From seamless account aggregation to innovative payment solutions, open banking
Harmoney and Complyport join forces to simplify compliance for UK firms
Harmoney is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Complyport, part of ComplyMAP Group, a trusted compliance consultancy in the UK. This collaboration combines Complyport’s deep UK regulatory expertise
Authorisation and Registration Applications: Good Practice and Areas for Improvement
On 12 September 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a review of its authorisation and registration application process titled “Authorisation and registration applications: Good practice and areas for improvement”.
Insights from Canada’s 2025 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment
With the global escalation of financial crime, the publication of Canada’s 2025 Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks offers a timely benchmark for regulators and firms worldwide. Published by
