Insights

Expert commentary on regulatory developments

Our compliance insights reflect the real issues we see across our client base, from governance and oversight to culture, controls, and regulatory change. Articles draw on our consultants’ experience with wholesale banks, asset managers, brokers, platforms, and other financial services firms, focusing on practical implications rather than restating the rulebook. You can use these pieces to brief senior management, inform board discussions, or support training and awareness across compliance and risk teams.

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Latest compliance insights

FCA Standing Data: Your Annual Compliance Reminder and What Happens If You Miss It

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Discover the importance of updating your standing data for FCA compliance. Understand your regulatory obligations and implications.

Navigating AI Regulation: UK EVIDENCE Requirements and EU Challenges

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Discover how UK AI rules demand evidence while EU regulations introduce cross-border challenges for businesses navigating compliance

EU Retail Investment Strategy: regulatory implications for UK firms

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Explore how the EU Retail Investment Strategy impacts UK firms with EU operations, from value-for-money rules to disclosure and governance changes

Safeguarding and client asset protection: insolvency review implications

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HM Treasury’s insolvency review: key implications for safeguarding, client asset protection, and compliance in payment institutions.

The EU AI Act Explained: Impact on banks and the rising role of Whistleblowers

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Discover how the EU AI Act reshapes banking, from compliance risks to the growing importance of whistleblowers in financial services.

Understanding FCA and PRA Fee Blocks

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Understand Fee Blocks and their role in the FCA and PRA's funding allocation for authorised firms in the UK.

2026 Regulatory Priorities

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Stay ahead of 2026 regulatory priorities. Discover practical guidance from Leaman Crellin to manage 2026 compliance challenges for your firm.

Financial Crime: When things are not right 

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Explore financial crime and its impact on firms, as showcased by the FCA's action against Nationwide Building Society.

FCA CP25/37: Proposed Changes to CASS 6 and CASS 7 and What Firms Need to Do Next

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Discover how FCA CP25/37: Proposed Changes to CASS 6 and CASS 7 can improve governance around client assets and money.

ESMA 2026 Work Programme: What Regulated Firms Need to Know

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Explore the ESMA 2026 work programme and its "landmark" reforms. Essential insights from Leaman Crellin for your firm's compliance plans.

Top Tips for Strengthening Your Market Abuse Risk Assessment 

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Explore top tips for strengthening your market abuse risk assessment and ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.

Pre–Hedging and The IOSCO Paper: What dealers and clients need to know

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Pre-Hedging and The IOSCO Paper: What dealers and clients need to know about guidance, compliance, and market impact."