Cryptoassets: FATF Risks and the UK’s Emerging Regulatory Framework
Overview Cryptoassets continue to attract increasing regulatory attention as their use expands across financial services, payments and decentralised finance (“DeFi”). While these technologies present opportunities for innovation, regulators remain concerned about potential financial crime risks, […]
FCA Consumer Investments Report: Key Insights for Firms Serving Retail Investors
The FCA has published its Consumer investments report, providing an overview of developments in the UK consumer investment market and highlighting areas where retail investors remain vulnerable to harm. The report draws on […]
Complyport Congratulates MAPePay on Securing its FCA EMI Licence
London, March 9, 2026 – Complyport, the global RegTech, Governance Risk and Compliance powerhouse, is proud to announce that another of its clients, MAPePay Solutions, has successfully obtained its FCA licence as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI). MAPePay, a specialist payment solution, represents a significant addition […]
FCA Applications: What Does ‘Complete’ Really Mean?
When speaking with prospective clients, and at various industry fora, there is often reference made to applications to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for authorisation and, importantly, “how long will […]
The FCA’s “Gateway to Growth”
‘We are Open for Business’ The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a renewed vision for authorisation and regulatory engagement in its recent “Gateway to Growth” event. Senior FCA leaders used the forum to provide a […]
FCA Guidance Consultation GC26/2: Applying the Consumer Duty to Cryptoasset Firms
The UK’s FCA has published GC26/2: Application of the Consumer Duty to cryptoasset firms, providing detailed guidance on how the Consumer Duty should be applied to firms offering cryptoasset products to retail customers. This consultation is […]
Webinar – Implementing IFPR – A detailed review of the ICARA preparation process [DRAFT]
The Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) will be impacting all UK investment firms authorised under MIFID from the 1st of January 2022 with the regime bringing in changes to Classification […]