From Market Abuse to AML: Five FCA Breach Categories to Watch in 2025

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.

Breach Type Analysis

Breach Type Growth Analysis

Breach Type 2013-17 (£ m) 2018-24 (£ m) Growth
AML / Financial Crime 880 1 320 +50 %
Conflict of Interest 75 240 +220 %
Operational Resilience 165 New
Market Abuse 540 360 -33 %
Consumer Duty / Fair Value 95 New

(Remaining analysis, checklists and future-looking commentary stay valid with the corrected figures.)

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