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SMCR reforms arrive, but compliance risk remains
The UK's Senior Managers and Certification Regime is entering a new era — but firms hoping for a lighter regulatory touch should not mistake...
FCA sharpens supervisory focus for buy-side firms
The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) Annual Work Programme for 2026/27 offers the most explicit statement yet of how the regulator plans to supervise firms...
UK regulation shifts for asset managers: key changes
UK asset managers are heading into 2026 with a regulatory agenda that is moving quickly from consultation to delivery, as post-Brexit reforms transition from...
What compliance leaders should prioritise in 2026
2025 has been a hinge year for global compliance, with regulators raising expectations across multiple fronts and forced firms to rethink what “good” looks...
How financial institutions can strengthen FCA compliance
Regulatory scrutiny across the UK financial services sector continues to intensify, pushing FCA compliance firmly into the strategic spotlight.
Expectations around consumer protection, record-keeping, evidentiary...
Why FCA CP25/18 turns culture into a compliance risk
When the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published CP25/18 on 2 July 2025, it sent a clear signal to regulated firms: workplace culture is no...
Why integrated trade surveillance drives resilience
In an increasingly regulated and fast-moving market, surveillance has evolved from a simple compliance requirement into a key strategic advantage.
Financial institutions are beginning to...
ACA boosts compliance with market abuse framework
ACA Group has unveiled a comprehensive Market Abuse Risk Framework aimed at helping UK and European buy-side firms strengthen their compliance and risk management processes.
Agentic AI transforms GRC for UK financial firms
Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) has become a strategic priority for UK firms. With the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty now in force,...
FCA insider dealing case highlights compliance gaps
A recent conviction of a former analyst at a UK-based investment firm for insider dealing has sent a clear signal across the financial services...
