insights & articles
Understanding the FCA’s CP25/23 Consultation: Regulating Deferred Payment Credit (DPC)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Consultation Paper CP25/23, Deferred Payment Credit (unregulated Buy Now Pay Later): Proposed Approach to Regulation. This paper seeks feedback on the FCA’s proposed
Complyport Expands the Scope of its Services with the Integration of Quadprime, MAP RMS and MAPiTek
Complyport, UK’s leading Governance, Risk and Compliance consultancy, part of ComplyMAP Group, has enhanced its global service proposition through the integration of Quadprime, MAP Risk Management Services (MAP RMS) and
UK Gambling Commission Enforces £1m AML Fine: A Wake-Up Call for the Industry
The Gambling Commission has intensified its enforcement against non-compliant gambling operators, with a recent £1 million fine imposed on ProgressPlay Limited underscoring the critical need for robust Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”)
Anti-Money Laundering Reforms
The UK government has introduced a series of reforms to the Money Laundering Regulations (“MLRs”) as part of its broader Economic Crime Plan 2023–2026. These changes are designed to strengthen
The FCA’s Approach to Climate Change and Sustainable Finance: A Comprehensive Overview
As climate-related risks increasingly shape global financial systems, regulatory bodies are stepping up their oversight to ensure firms are resilient, transparent and accountable. In the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority
A Record-Breaking Year for Consumer Disputes
In July 2025 the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) published its annual complaints data and insights for 2024/25, which revealed a significant increase in complaints. The volume of complaints received by
Targeted Support: A Smarter Way to Help Consumers with Pensions and Investments
A New Era for Financial Guidance The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper CP25/17, setting out proposals for a new framework called Targeted Support. This initiative is designed to
The FCA’s UK Presence Requirement for International Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) operates one of the most open and internationally engaged financial regulatory regimes. However, for overseas firms wishing to service UK clients, this openness comes with
