The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched its new Handbook API, giving firms and technology providers direct access to FCA Handbook content in a structured,
The regulatory landscape for payment firms is evolving rapidly. Firms must not only understand regulatory requirements but also demonstrate that their systems, controls, and processes
Most regulated firms understand the importance of risk assessments. Business-Wide Risk Assessments (BWRAs) and Customer Risk Assessments (CRAs) are well-established parts of a firm’s financial
UK Finance has published its Annual Fraud Report 2026, revealing that criminals stole £1.28 billion through payment fraud in 2025, a four percent increase on
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its latest review of firms’ sanctions systems and controls, identifying common weaknesses across the financial services sector. Since
The FCA has introduced a major change to safeguarding oversight for UK payments and e-money firms. Starting 7 May 2026, firms safeguarding customer funds must
AML fines often dominate headlines, with regulators across the globe issuing increasingly large penalties for failures in financial crime controls. But while these figures attract
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shared its plans for the next stage of fintech innovation, focusing on artificial intelligence, Open Finance, and helping high-growth
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a speech by Jonathan Pearson outlining progress made in the second year of Consumer Duty Board reporting, alongside
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its vision for open finance, outlining how consumers and businesses could gain greater control over their financial data