
April 11, 2021
Planning for FCA Authorisation
In this article, we briefly cover how long to expect when firms are submitting their applications for authorisations to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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June 19, 2025
Inside the Top 10 FCA Fines: Governance Failures That Cost Firms £ 2.4 Billion
The ten largest FCA penalties now represent just over 50 percent of total fine value. Examine their root causes and the governance gaps boards must close.
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November 10, 2021
Regulatory considerations for Consumer Credit Firms
The FCA has set out new rules for claims management companies (CMCs) to protect consumers against excessive charges. Some of the major changes include:
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June 26, 2025
From Market Abuse to AML: Five FCA Breach Categories to Watch in 2025
AML, conflict-of-interest and operational-resilience fines are rising fast. Learn how to safeguard your firm before the next FCA crackdown.
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October 15, 2021
The FCA Register
As an institution with financial services activities, you are likely to require authorisation by the FCA.
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March 31, 2023
Horizon Scanning for Compliance Officers in UK Banking & Payment Services Sector: Key Strategies
Horizon scanning is a key component of this role, as it helps compliance officers stay informed of emerging trends, changes in regulations, and technological advancements that could impact their organization. In this article, we'll provide key strategies and best practices for successful horizon scanning in the UK banking and payment services sector.
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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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January 28, 2022
Consumer Credit - New regulatory considerations
The FCA’s, Director of Consumer and Retail Policy has recently provided its view on where changes are required in the Consumer Credit market. This detail arising from a speech identified that Consumer credit remains a key priority for the FCA.
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August 12, 2022
The UK Financial Crime Legislation framework
MEMA has produced this financial crime series for firms, to understand the steps they can take to reduce their financial crime risk. It does not include all the financial crime risks a firm may face but provides an understanding of FCA expectations in this complex field.
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December 29, 2022
What is the Appointed Representative Regime?
In this series of articles, MEMA will break down what is the Appointed Representative Regime and what steps your organsiation will need to take.
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December 19, 2022
What is the Senior Managers & Certification Regime ?
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) replaces the Approved Persons Regime (APR) which is how the FCA used to regulate people working in financial services.
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May 23, 2025
Buy-Now-Pay-Later gets real: what the 2025 draft Order means for short-term interest-free credit – and why firms must start planning now
Five years on from the Treasury’s initial pledge, Parliament now has the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment) Order 2025 on its table
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February 21, 2025
Financial Promotions Under Scrutiny: FCA Doubles Down on Compliance Enforcement
The financial services landscape is witnessing unprecedented regulatory scrutiny, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) significantly intensifying its oversight of financial promotions. In a striking development, nearly 20,000 financial promotions were withdrawn or amended in 2024—representing a dramatic doubling of regulatory interventions compared to the previous year.
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January 23, 2025
FCA Announces Significant Changes to Authorisation Process - January 2025 Update from MEMA Consultants
In a landmark announcement, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled substantial changes to its authorisation process, demonstrating a clear commitment to supporting growth in the UK financial services sector. As your trusted regulatory partner, MEMA Consultants brings you a detailed analysis of these important developments.
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August 9, 2022
What are UK sanctions and how to conduct sanctions screening?
Sanctions are normally used by the international community for one or more of the following reasons:
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