The Compliance Wake-Up Call Behind the HMRC Phishing Attack
In a significant breach of cybersecurity, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) reported that scammers stole £47 million through a phishing attack targeting the online accounts of approximately 100,000 UK taxpayers. […]
FCA CP25/8: Streamlining Compliance for a Smarter Financial Sector
In a bold move to reduce red tape and modernise regulatory oversight, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Consultation Paper CP25/8: “Data Decommissioning – Removing Reporting and Notification Requirements.” […]
FCA’s Prudential Plans for Crypto Firms (CP25/15)
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released Consultation Paper CP25/15, setting out proposals for a new prudential framework for cryptoasset firms in the UK. This initiative aims to support the […]
How Trading Apps Fare in FCA’s Latest Review
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published a multi-firm review of trading apps, also referred as ‘neo-brokers,’ focusing on their business models, product offerings and compliance with regulatory requirements. The […]
How the FCA’s New Approach to Investment Research Benefits Fund Managers and the Industry
The UK’s investment landscape is undergoing significant reform, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduces a more flexible regime for the funding of investment research. With the publication of Policy […]
Complyport Consultants Help Firms Navigate Regulatory Complexity
Complyport’s expert UK compliance consultants help financial firms meet FCA requirements, manage regulatory risk, and build robust compliance frameworks through tailored consultancy, regulatory hosting and technology enabled solutions. Introduction In […]
Are You a Finfluencer Looking to Give Trading Advice? The UAE Says: Not Without a Licence
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has made its position crystal clear: if you are promoting financial services, giving trade ideas, or offering investment advice on social media – […]
Strengthening Oversight in Consumer Credit: What You Need to Know About FCA PS25/3
Since the introduction of regulatory reporting requirements in 2014, consumer credit firms have been obligated to submit periodic returns to the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), offering aggregated insights into their […]
International Payment Pricing Transparency: Good and Poor practices
Introduction The FCA issued a new publication in May 2025 on International Payment Pricing transparency outlining good and poor practices, to guide firms in enhancing transparency in international payment services […]
Insights into FCA Skilled Persons Reviews (s166) for 2024/25
Introduction Skilled Persons Reviews are a supervisory tool employed by the FCA to assess specific areas of concern within regulated firms. These reviews span all FCA-regulated sectors and function as […]