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
With year-end approaching, autumn is a natural time for payments and e-money firms to evaluate their compliance priorities, review frameworks, and prepare for upcoming regulatory
As regulatory expectations continue to rise, many e-money and payments firms are finding themselves under greater scrutiny from the FCA — particularly when it comes
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) significantly increased its supervisory activity on firms’ anti money laundering and terrorist financing (AML/CTF) controls in the 2023-24 reporting
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Mako Financial Markets Partnership LLP (Mako) £1,662,700 for significant failures in its financial crime controls. The regulator found
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a new ‘Dear CEO’ letter (dated 3rd February 2025) outlining its priorities for firms within the payments sector.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to launch My FCA in spring 2025, a new online portal designed to streamline regulatory reporting and access
The UK financial services sector is poised to take centre stage in the government’s drive to boost economic growth through the upcoming Financial Services Growth