
September 13, 2022
What are AML Trigger events your team needs to be aware of?
Trigger Events highlight instances where there may be a change in customers’ circumstances.
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May 16, 2022
Learn how to conduct Wind Down Planning
The FCA recently completed a thematic review of wind-down processes across a number of business models. The review was aimed at reviewing firms on whether they held the appropriate liquidity, examining intragroup dependencies and wind-down triggers.
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March 24, 2025
Preparing for Future Challenges: Emerging UK Crypto Regulations and Strategic Planning
In the concluding part of our series, we shift focus to tomorrow’s regulatory environment—including pending legislation, potential expanded authorisation requirements, and international alignment trends.
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June 27, 2022
Credit Broking- a brief FCA guide
At MEMA, we believe in upskilling our readers and clients as much as possible. We will be releasing brief explanations into Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)-regulated areas, so you can understand quickly what are the requirements in that area. Our first area will be Credit Broking.
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September 26, 2022
How much are the FCA fees?
The common question we receive when firms are deciding whether to get authorised or not as an FCA regulated firm is how much will it cost?
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March 17, 2025
Achieving FCA Compliance in the UK Crypto Sector: Registration, Best Practices, and Case Studies
Having explored the regulatory foundations in our first article, we now turn to the nuts and bolts of achieving FCA compliance.
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January 28, 2022
What are regulatory controls and how do you conduct control monitoring
As a regulated firm or a firm wishing to become regulated, you will need to ensure you have a robust control plan and can conduct effective monitoring of controls. In this article, we will detail what a control plan is and the steps you can take to conduct effective control monitoring.
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July 25, 2025
Regulation in Motion: What the FCA Moved This Week
From fines to financial access, the FCA continues to evolve — balancing strong enforcement with structural reform.
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August 25, 2022
MEMA joins the APCC!
We are pleased to announce that our application for MEMA Consultants Limited to become a member of the Association of Professional Compliance Consultants (APCC) has been successful.
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September 27, 2022
How to get FCA authorised (part 1)
We are launching a new How To series on 'How to get FCA authorised'. This will look to cover a range of key items your business should consider from the location of offices, expected fees to resourcing. We will start on the first few key areas covering
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April 11, 2021
FCA Crypto Requirements
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK Regulator, has established a Temporary Registration Regime that will allow existing crypto-asset firms, who have applied to be registered with the FCA, to continue trading in the UK financial market.
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May 21, 2021
Claims Management Phoenixing
The FCA has released its latest consultation paper affecting the Claims Management Industry.
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March 15, 2023
The Motor Finance Industry: How to Apply the Consumer Duty Principle
On 1 March 2023, the FCA released a portfolio letter titled "Implementing the Consumer Duty in the Motor Finance Providers Portfolio." The letter highlights the need for a more consumer-focused approach and emphasizes that CEOs or directors should personally focus on implementing the Consumer Duty.
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January 9, 2023
What are the FCA Fit & Proper Requirements and Conduct rules?
Following on from our previous article about the Senior Manager regime, we provide more detail about the FCA Fit & Proper Requirements and Conduct rules.
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Navigate the New Financial Crime Landscape with FCA's Updated Guide and MEMA Consulting's Expertise
In response to evolving regulatory landscapes and recent global events, the Financial Conduct Awareness (FCA) has unveiled proposed updates to its Financial Crime Guide, CP24/9. The revisions aim to enhance sanctions systems, address proliferation financing, and refine transaction monitoring with a focus on modern technologies like Artificial Intelligence and cryptoassets. With these updates, the FCA seeks to fortify financial crime prevention measures and ensure firms are well-equipped to meet new challenges. As firms adapt to these changes, MEMA Consulting stands ready to offer expert guidance and tailored support, helping businesses align with FCA's stringent standards and navigate this complex regulatory terrain effectively.
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