The FCA review on challenger banks – key takeaways
April 28, 2022
An FCA-conducted review has found that challenger banks will need to improve the ways in which they tackle financial crime risk, even as they gain
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The FCA implements a 3-year strategy
April 20, 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in its ongoing mission to enforce regulation that protects consumers and small firms in financial markets in the UK, has
The role of innovation led by the FCA
April 12, 2022
As technology advances year by year, it’s important to reassess technology’s effect on financial services. The invention of the smartphone created opportunities for a lot
Operational resilience: The impact that Russia has caused
April 4, 2022
On Thursday February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine. A lot of things changed that day. Over seven decades of relative peace was destroyed and a war
FCA notice to all regulated firms with exposure to cryptoassets
March 29, 2022
The FCA has issued reminders to all regulated firms of their existing obligations when interacting with or exposed to cryptoassets and related services. While cryptoassets
What are the 8 elements of a compliance program?
March 7, 2022
Any business will need a compliance program. They help run an effective and ethical business. They are necessary to handle any ethical issues that might
FCA Update and Feedback on Operational Resilience
February 24, 2022
The FCA has provided a key update to their operational resilience protocol with an aim to reduce harm to the consumer and wider markets, whilst
FCA’s expectation for Heads of Compliance and MLROs
February 23, 2022
One of the most important roles in a registered firm is that of the Head of Compliance and MLRO. The FCA’s expectation of this role
What are the AML Review Requirements?
February 7, 2022
Money laundering is still a critical industry that many businesses face, so it is vital that they have a robust anti-money laundering, otherwise known as
Do You Have an FCA Compliance Monitoring Plan?
February 7, 2022
As regulatory compliance requirements continue to multiply at a seemingly unstoppable pace, businesses have been forced to keep up with ongoing changes and respond by