Tag: FCA

Bank of England seeks feedback on gilt repo reforms

The Bank of England has launched a new discussion paper outlining possible reforms to bolster the resilience of the UK’s gilt repo market. Developed...

AI and AML compliance: meeting regulator demands

Artificial intelligence is changing the way banks tackle anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, but regulators have made it clear that innovation cannot compromise transparency or...

Why banks must adopt biometrics to fight financial fraud

Biometrics are rapidly shifting from optional security features to a cornerstone of financial crime prevention strategies worldwide. Regulators across Europe, Asia, and beyond are steadily...

UK fund managers face revised FCA compliance fees

The second half of 2025 brings a fresh round of regulatory updates for UK fund managers, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revises fees...

The lesson behind Monzo’s £21m compliance failure

Monzo’s £21m fine by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has become a stark reminder for the banking sector: scale without control is not success....

UK watchdog flags surge in FCA impersonation fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged consumers to stay vigilant after reporting a significant rise in fake FCA scams across the UK. According to...

FCA enforcement shows AML gaps cost firms millions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put anti-money laundering (AML) failures firmly in its sights as part of its five-year strategy plan for 2025–2030....

Fiinu acquires FX firm Everfex ahead of Q4 product launch

Fiinu Plc, the London-listed FinTech behind the Plugin Overdraft® platform, has announced plans for a reverse takeover of Everfex, a profitable foreign exchange brokerage. The...

UK AML registration rules every business must know

In the UK, the fight against money laundering is a shared responsibility across the economy, requiring all relevant businesses to recognise and report suspicious...

UK urged to act on self-employed pension shortfall

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has warned that the UK government must act urgently to tackle a growing pensions crisis among the self-employed.

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