FCA updates : centre on market integrity, crypto oversight and operational efficiency.
FCA updates : centre on market integrity, crypto oversight and operational efficiency.
This week’s FCA updates centre on market integrity, crypto oversight, and operational efficiency. The regulator progressed the move to T+1 settlement, expanded crypto policy work, and made several enforcement interventions. The FCA also highlighted risks in firm resilience and sector governance after new administrations and permission cancellations. Firms should focus on settlement readiness, crypto governance, market abuse controls, and operational updates linked to My FCA access.
What to Focus On
• Prepare for T+1 settlement. Review operational timelines and ensure systems support faster processing.
• Strengthen market abuse controls. Insider dealing charges and manipulation arrests show heightened scrutiny.
• Reassess crypto frameworks. New FCA collaboration and speeches clarify expectations for safety and governance.
• Review governance exposure. Administrations and permission removals highlight FCA pressure on oversight.
• Update internal processes. RegData is now accessed through My FCA which affects reporting and user management.
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