A safeguarding audit looks at whether a payment or e-money firm’s arrangements are designed and operating effectively to protect relevant customer funds and comply with
FCA crypto authorisation applications are now open, marking a significant step towards the introduction of the UK’s new regulatory regime for cryptoasset firms. The Financial
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has highlighted the importance of effective financial crime controls as it steps up its work to tackle increasingly sophisticated threats
AEMI authorisation costs at a glance The AEMI authorisation cost involves much more than the application fee paid to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Firms
Summary The costs of registering to become an SPI will vary depending on your size and business model, but you should expect to budget for
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