Our takeaways from Financial Crime 360 2025.
The FCA will become the single AML supervisor for professional services. Maya Braine explains what this means for firms.
The FCA has just published the outcomes of a survey of corporate finance firms (CFFs). The results send a clear message: many firms remain vulnerable to financial crime risks and regulatory censure because key controls are missing or underdeveloped.
The FCA’s CP25/25 proposes bringing UK crypto firms under mainstream FCA standards on governance, resilience, and consumer protection. It also seeks views on extending FOS redress and Consumer Duty. Responses close 12 November 2025.
On 8 September 2025, the FCA’s Market Watch 83 flagged weaknesses in firms’ handling of inside information, governance, and personal account dealing, urging stronger controls and compliance.
On 8 September 2025, the FCA’s Market Watch 83 flagged weaknesses in firms’ handling of inside information, governance, and personal account dealing, urging stronger controls and compliance.
FCA blog highlights changing role of credit, with focus on innovation, consumer protection, and support.
HM Treasury plans targeted reforms to the Appointed Representatives Regime to improve oversight and consumer protection.
FCA review links rising motor premiums to higher claim costs and flags poor claims handling, with a premium finance study underway.
FCA publishes new safeguarding rules (PS25/12), confirming the Supplementary Regime from May 2026