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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 […] [...]

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 […] [...]

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 […] [...]

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 […] [...]

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 […] [...]

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 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 […] [...]

FCA Secures Convictions for Insider Dealing: A Case Study

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured convictions against brothers Matthew and Nikolas West for insider dealing, resulting in suspended prison sentences and a £280,000 confiscation order under the Proceeds […] [...]

Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Key Lessons from the FCA’s Cyber Coordination Group Insights 2024

The FCA’s Cyber Coordination Group (“CCG”) Insights 2024 shine a spotlight on the current state of cyber resilience across the financial sector. Rather than introducing new regulation, the FCA has […] [...]

FCA Finalises Changes to Safeguarding Regime for Payments and E-Money Firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its final policy statement, PS25/12, confirming a package of measures to reinforce the safeguarding of customer funds held by payment institutions and e-money […] [...]

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

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

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

Adapting FCA Market Watch 84 for Stronger Reporting and Compliance

Tackling Money Laundering Risks in Cryptoasset Services

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

UK Financial Regulatory Developments: Pushing Borders in Crypto and Beyond

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

FCA Travel Insurance Signposting: 2025 Review and 2026 Reforms

Why Financial Preparedness Matters for FCA Authorisation

FCA to lift ban on crypto ETNs to support UK growth and competitiveness

Navigating the Rise of AI Advisers: What Compliance Teams Need to Know

Consumer Duty: Reshaping the Future of Financial Firms

A Timely Caution for UK Investors from the FCA

HM Treasury Draft MLRs Amendments: Enhancing the UK’s AML/CTF Regime

Authorisation and Registration Applications: Good Practice and Areas for Improvement

Insights from Canada’s 2025 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment

FCA Secures Convictions for Insider Dealing: A Case Study

Strengthening Cyber Resilience: Key Lessons from the FCA’s Cyber Coordination Group Insights 2024

FCA Finalises Changes to Safeguarding Regime for Payments and E-Money Firms

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