Compliance Resourcing: Permanent Staff vs Outsourced Support
As regulatory complexity increases across financial services, payment services and investment management, building an effective compliance function requires deliberate strategic choices. Regulated firms face ongoing pressure to maintain effective oversight […]
Reforming UK Capital Markets: What the FCA’s Direction of Travel Means for Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reiterated its ambition to make UK capital markets more effective, competitive and attractive, while maintaining the high standards and market integrity that underpin confidence […]
FCA Backs Commission-Based Protection Advice in Final Market Study
The FCA has published its Final Report on the distribution of pure protection products, bringing welcome clarity for advisers, insurers and consumers. While the regulator identified areas for improvement, one […]
‘For Love of the Game’: Introducing the Independent Football Regulator
The Football Governance Act 2025 has introduced a statutory framework for the regulation of English football. Established under the Act, the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) aims to protect clubs’ financial […]
FCA Targeted Support: What Firms Need to Know
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) Targeted Support regime came into force on 6 April 2026, introducing a new regulated activity designed to help bridge the gap between general guidance and […]
Saving Provisions, Run-Off and the FCA Crypto Gateway
As the FCA’s cryptoasset authorisation gateway opens, much of the industry’s attention has understandably focused on the mechanics of obtaining the new permissions required under the UK’s cryptoasset regime. Yet […]
T+1 Settlement: The FCA Expects Firms to Show Their Progress
The UK’s move to a T+1 securities settlement cycle on 11 October 2027 is drawing closer. In our previous article, we outlined the changes for which firms would need to […]
The Real Cost of Missing the Cryptoasset Application Window
So, finally, from 30 September 2026 firms can apply for authorisation, or where already FCA-authorised, seek a variation of permission through the FCA’s cryptoasset gateway. Critically, firms wishing to benefit […]
FCA Primary Market Bulletin 65: Key Developments for Issuers, Sponsors and Market Participants
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin 65 (PMB 65), outlining several developments affecting UK equity markets, issuers and sponsors. The bulletin focuses on improving access to […]
FCA Streamlines UK Equity IPO Process with Publication of PS26/16
On 5 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published PS26/16: Changes to Information Flows for UK Equity IPOs, implementing reforms first proposed in Consultation Paper CP26/14. The changes are […]