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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 33 min read
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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 Â (the...

Simon Roberts
Aug 263 min read
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FCA Cyber Resilience Insights: Lessons from 2024 Industry Discussions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Â has published a summary of its 2024 discussions with industry members of the Cyber Coordination...

Simon Roberts
Aug 223 min read
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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 212 min read
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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 202 min read
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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 193 min read
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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 182 min read
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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 163 min read
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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 152 min read
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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 142 min read
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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 143 min read
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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 143 min read
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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 142 min read
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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 133 min read
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Reforming the Senior Managers & Certification Regime: What Firms Need to Know
The Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) Â is set for significant change. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Â and the...

Simon Roberts
Aug 133 min read
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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 122 min read
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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 123 min read
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Navigating the First Consumer Duty Annual Board Reporting Deadline: A Guide for Firms
As the 31st of July 2024 approaches, firms are entering a crucial phase of preparation to meet the first Consumer Duty (the Duty) annual...

Simon Roberts
May 23, 20243 min read
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Preparing for Consumer Duty: FCA's Latest 'Dear CEO' Letters
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently issued a series of 'Dear CEO' letters to guide firms ahead of the Consumer Duty's...

Simon Roberts
May 22, 20242 min read
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Financial Promotions on Social Media: Insights from FCA's Latest Guidance
In the dynamic world of finance and digital communication, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for firms to connect with...

Simon Roberts
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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