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In the complex and ever-evolving financial landscape, businesses operating within the e-money, payments, trading, brokerage, and finance...

Simon Roberts
Oct 13, 20254 min read


Financial Services Licensing: A Step-by-Step Guide
Navigating the regulatory landscape of financial services requires a thorough understanding of the licensing process. Obtaining the...

Simon Roberts
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Small Payment Institution License: Key Insights
In the evolving landscape of financial services, regulatory compliance remains a critical factor for businesses operating within the...

Simon Roberts
Oct 6, 20254 min read


FCA Multi-Firm Review of Algorithmic Trading Controls: What it Says, Why it Matters, and What Firms Should Do Now
On 21 August 2025 , the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the results of its Multi-Firm Review of Algorithmic Trading Controls...

Simon Roberts
Sep 3, 20253 min read


The FCA’s Long-Awaited Rules on Non-Financial Misconduct Are Finally Here
On 2 July 2025 , the FCA published its long-trailed final rules on non-financial misconduct (NFM) in Consultation Paper CP25/18 (the...

Simon Roberts
Aug 26, 20253 min read


FCA Cyber Resilience Insights: Lessons from 2024 Industry Discussions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a summary of its 2024 discussions with industry members of the Cyber Coordination...

Simon Roberts
Aug 22, 20253 min read


FCA Whistleblowing Data Q2 2025: A Sharp Rise in Reports
On 13 August 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released its latest quarterly whistleblowing data covering April to June 2025 ....

Simon Roberts
Aug 21, 20252 min read


FCA’s Off-Channel Communications Review: What’s New and Why It Matters Now
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the results of its August 2024 review into firms’ management of off-channel...

Simon Roberts
Aug 20, 20252 min read


Failure to Prevent Fraud: Why September 2025 is a Turning Point for Corporate Accountability
In September 2025, a new corporate offence will come into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 : failure to...

Simon Roberts
Aug 19, 20253 min read


The Berne Financial Services Agreement: What It Means – and Doesn’t Mean – for Payment and EMI Firms
The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) , signed between the UK and Switzerland in December 2023, represents a landmark step in...

Simon Roberts
Aug 18, 20252 min read


Wholesale Banking Supervision: FCA Findings Signal Culture, Conduct, and Control Gaps
The FCA’s recent publication on wholesale bank supervision (7 August 2025) doesn’t just present another compliance checklist. It’s a...

Simon Roberts
Aug 16, 20253 min read


UK Proposes Doubling Top Sanctions Penalty to £2 Million – What Firms Need to Know
The UK government is taking a tougher stance on financial sanctions enforcement. In a recent consultation, HM Treasury has proposed...

Simon Roberts
Aug 15, 20252 min read


FCA Authorisations Q1 2025/26 – What the Latest Data Means for Firms (and How K2 Can Help)
The FCA has published its Q1 2025/26 Authorisations Operating Service Metrics , providing a snapshot of how quickly the regulator is...

Simon Roberts
Aug 14, 20252 min read


HM Treasury’s Plans for Improving the UK’s MLRs – What Firms Need to Know
Sixteen months after publishing its original consultation on improving the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds...

Simon Roberts
Aug 14, 20253 min read


Appointed Representatives: UK Government Announces Two Targeted Reforms
Reform of the Appointed Representatives (ARs) regime has been on the government’s agenda since at least the HM Treasury (HMT) call for...

Simon Roberts
Aug 14, 20253 min read


FCA Q2 2025 Whistleblowing Data: A Wake-Up Call for Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its whistleblowing data for Q2 2025 (April–June) , and the figures reveal a notable...

Simon Roberts
Aug 14, 20252 min read


FCA Consumer Duty Review: Digital Design in Customer Journeys – Lessons for All Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the findings from its multi-firm review of digital design in customers’ online...

Simon Roberts
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Reforming the Senior Managers & Certification Regime: What Firms Need to Know
The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) is set for significant change. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the...

Simon Roberts
Aug 13, 20253 min read


FCA Finalised Guidance FG25/3: Updated Approach to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Finalised Guidance FG25/3 , clarifying how UK firms should assess and manage...

Simon Roberts
Aug 12, 20252 min read


FCA’s PS25/12: Strengthening the Safeguarding Regime for Payments & E-Money Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its long-awaited Policy Statement PS25/12 , introducing significant changes to the...

Simon Roberts
Aug 12, 20253 min read
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