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.
Read MoreJune 12, 2025
Banks vs. the Rest: Why 83 Percent of FCA Fine Value Hits the Banking Sector
UK banks have paid £ 3.96 billion in FCA fines since 2013. Discover the root causes and a five-step compliance roadmap for 2025.
Read MoreJune 5, 2025
Twelve Years of FCA Enforcement: What £ 4.77 Billion in Fines Says About UK Financial Conduct
£ 4.77 billion in FCA fines since 2013. Explore annual trends, sector hot-spots and compliance priorities for 2025.
Read MoreMay 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
Read MoreMay 23, 2025
FCA Regulatory Brief – Priority Actions for Firms 9 May – 22 May 2025
The FCA’s announcements between 9 May – 22 May 2025 underscore three immediate themes for regulated firms
Read MoreMay 12, 2025
FCA Regulatory Brief – Priority Actions for Firms
The FCA's recent activities highlight its focus on several key areas: conduct and culture, tech adoption, data and reporting efficiency, and global reach. The blog emphasizes that firms should proactively align with these themes to prepare for future supervision.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMarch 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.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2025
Navigating the UK Crypto Landscape: Key Definitions and Regulatory Overview
The United Kingdom has a rapidly evolving crypto market with growing consumer interest. Yet, despite increased adoption, many crypto businesses and investors remain uncertain about the rules governing this space.
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