Understanding FCA and PRA Fee Blocks
What Are Fee Blocks? Fee blocks are the regulatory mechanism by which the FCA and PRA allocate their annual funding…
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2026 Regulatory Priorities
As the new year approaches, compliance officers yet again face a year ahead of regulatory change. The convergence of technological…
Financial Crime – When Things Are Not Right
Why financial crime controls fail when firms do not act The FCA’s £44 million fine against Nationwide Building Society reinforces…
ESMA 2026 Work Programme: What Regulated Firms Need to Know
ESMA has published its 2026 Annual Work Programme, setting out its regulatory priorities for the year ahead. Here’s what matters…
FCA Intensifies Focus on Transaction Reporting and STORs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has significantly strengthened its surveillance of transaction reporting and Suspicious Transaction and Order Reports (STORs).…
CFD’s – FCA turns up the heat on investor protection
The FCA recently warned investors about trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs). FCA is concerned that when investors use overseas or…