Tag: Financial Conduct Authority

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, maintaining regulatory compliance is not just a legal requirement but a strategic advantage. As financial institutions navigate...

The UK is gearing up to introduce the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) in 2024, marking a significant shift in the Environmental, Social, and Governance...

In 2023, the global regulatory landscape unveiled a startling revelation as fines imposed by authorities exceeded a colossal $10.5bn. This figure not only reflects the stringent enforcement actions but also spotlights the emerging areas of regulatory scrutiny.

Fraud in the UK has become a significant concern, with 40% of crimes being fraudulent. Money muling is at the forefront, where fraudsters utilise synthetic or real mule accounts for financial gain. The UK government, recognizing the seriousness, plans to publish an action plan to combat this issue. 

The UK FCA has announced its first actions under the new Consumer Duty rules, outlining a 14-point plan aimed at enhancing cash savings interest rates.

An innovative collaboration approach to financial regulation is being advocated by Eventus, a leading regulatory technology (RegTech) firm, in their latest 'Compliance in Focus' series.

With the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) Consumer Duty deadline just 50 days away, almost half of firms are unsure about the implementation timeline, a new Bovill survey indicates.

PIMFA, a significant voice in the WealthTech industry, is urging the UK Government to leverage a 'generational' opportunity to invigorate the UK retail investment market. This call to action comes six months after the introduction of the significant Edinburgh Reforms.

In today's dynamic business environment, organisations are facing ever-increasing compliance regulations. As a result, business-wide anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) risk assessments...

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society has called for the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to make philanthropy advice training mandatory for financial advisors.