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30 publications tracked in this sector.
News Story2026-10-27Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
On 23 October 2026, Bullseye Financial Ltd (Bullseye Financial) entered administration. Robert Young of Azets Holdings Limited and Matthew Haw of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as jo
Blog2026-10-26AML & Financial Crime
The UK's most innovative businesses often start small.Before they can develop new technologies, win contracts or expand into new markets, they need access to banking services to help them operate, inv
Press Release2026-10-23Payments & E-MoneyAML & Financial Crime
Restrictions have been placed on 6 unregulated lenders, known as Annex 1 firms, after the FCA raised concerns about their anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures while assessing their
Consultation Paper2026-10-23Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceCrypto & Digital AssetsAML & Financial Crime
We're consulting on changes to our Financial Crime Guide to help firms strengthen their systems and controls. ... Read CP26/38 (PDF)Why we're consultingFirms are essential partners in tackling financi
Consultation Paper2026-10-22Crypto & Digital AssetsAML & Financial Crime
We’re consulting on changes to streamline and improve the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) as part of the second phase of our reforms. ... Read CP26/37 (PDF)Why we are consultingChange
Other2026-10-22Consumer Credit & BNPLInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
The data relates to the first half of 2026 (H1) and includes data from firms that report 500 or more complaints within this 6-month reporting period, or 1,000 or more for an annual reporting period. .
Other2026-10-21Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We’re consulting on non-Handbook guidance to help firms providing financial services using decentralised finance (DeFi) comply with our rules on operational resilience and financial crime, and with th
Other2026-10-19Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceAML & Financial Crime
Jessica Rusu, FCA chief data, information and intelligence officerat Bloomberg's UK Policy Series. The Mills ReviewThat is why we commissioned the Mills Review, published in July, focused on how AI co
Press Release2026-10-13Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA has conducted a major operation to disrupt a suspected organised criminal group for engaging in insider dealing and money laundering. On 13 October, 3 individuals were arrested following a joi
Press Release2026-10-13Investment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
Two people who worked at financial advice firms have pleaded guilty to fraud after 4 clients lost £2m. Kerry Nelson, the director of Nexus Independent Financial Advisers Limited and Nexus Investment M
Consultation Paper2026-10-02Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We’re consulting on guidance, consequential amendments and transitional provisions to help firms prepare for the new transaction reporting regime. ... Read CP26/34 (PDF) ... Why we are consultingWe ar
Press Release2026-09-28Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud will recover lost funds after the FCA obtained confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga. At a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 28 Se
News Story2026-09-28Investment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
On 24 September 2026, IMFP and IMA entered administration. Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators for both firms. The joint administrators are
Press Release2026-09-23Payments & E-MoneyAML & Financial Crime
Financial firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts, but organised criminal groups are still shifting dirty money through multiple bank accounts before cashing out
Statement2026-09-17Consumer Credit & BNPLMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
Our review finds FCA regulation is not a major barrier to SME finance, but highlights frictions we and others can help address. ... Read the Feedback Statement (PDF)Why we asked for feedbackSmall and
Other2026-09-17AML & Financial Crime
Speech by Steve Smart, executive director of enforcement and market oversight, at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026. IntroductionA few weeks ago, I visited the Bank of England Museum to s
Press Release2026-09-17Consumer Credit & BNPLInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help. An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for SM
Press Release2026-09-17Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London. The FCA has carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto tr
Policy Statement2026-09-16Payments & E-MoneyCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We have published final guidance on when cryptoasset activities need FCA authorisation. ... Read PS26/18 (PDF)Why we are changingFrom 25 October 2027, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryp
News Story2026-09-16Payments & E-MoneyAML & Financial Crime
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES). The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES m
Press Release2026-09-10Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc. Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and st
News Story2026-08-28Payments & E-MoneyAML & Financial Crime
On 30 July 2026, Blue Motor Finance Limited (BMFL) was placed into administration. Simon Edel, Richard Barker and Alan Michael Hudson of Ernst & Young LLP were appointed as joint administrators. BMFL
News Story2026-08-26Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
On 24 August 2026, EGR Wealth Limited (EGR Wealth) entered administration. Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators. The joint administrators are
Statement2026-08-20Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA is warning consumers about the risks of investing in loan notes and mini-bonds issued by unregulated companies, after continuing to see people lose money in these high-risk investments. The re
Press Release2026-08-17Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA has announced Sabina Saini and Darine Obeid as the financial services attachés for India and the UAE. Sabina will be based at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai and Darine will be ba
Statement2026-08-07AML & Financial Crime
We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms). Firms including unregulated lenders, safe cus
Policy Statement2026-08-03Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Transaction reporting requirements become smarter, simpler and more proportionate under new rules from the FCA. Transaction reports are critical to the FCA’s ability to detect and investigate market a
Policy Statement2026-08-03Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We set out final rules to simplify UK transaction reporting and reduce the burden on firms. ... Read PS26/15 (PDF) ... Why we are changingThe Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) transa
Press Release2026-07-30Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
On 30 July 2026, Lucy Beck attended Southwark Crown Court for a hearing in relation to unauthorised promotions on social media. Ms Beck entered a not guilty plea and the date of her trial has been set
Other2026-07-22AML & Financial Crime
These are our findings from our engagement with asset management and alternatives firms, highlighting examples of good and poor practice. ... Our findings are intended to help firms reflect on the fin
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