
August 9, 2023
Revised U.K. Financial Regulators' Complaints Scheme - Coming into effect 1, November 2023
In a collaborative effort, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and Bank of England have unveiled their revised Complaints Scheme, which fundamentally shapes the protocol for addressing and managing grievances lodged against the U.K. regulatory bodies. This revamped framework encompasses several significant modifications:
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April 25, 2022
What to take away from the FCA's Business Plan 2022-2023
The FCA has released its new business strategy for the next 12 months.
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January 23, 2025
FCA Announces Significant Changes to Authorisation Process - January 2025 Update from MEMA Consultants
In a landmark announcement, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled substantial changes to its authorisation process, demonstrating a clear commitment to supporting growth in the UK financial services sector. As your trusted regulatory partner, MEMA Consultants brings you a detailed analysis of these important developments.
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January 28, 2022
Vulnerable customers – understanding and meeting the FCA’s guidelines
Fair treatment of vulnerable customers has been a longstanding concern for the FCA . The FCA has released the Finalised Guidance (FG21/1). It sets out its view of what firms should do to comply with their obligations under the Principles and ensure they treat vulnerable customers fairly.
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April 11, 2021
FCA Threshold Conditions
Firms that apply for FCA authorisation have to meet the Financial Conduct Authority's minimum standards to become authorised – known as the “Threshold Conditions”.
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April 11, 2021
Preparing financial projections for the FCA
In this article, we briefly cover the financial projections that companies are expected to produce when submitting their application to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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December 19, 2022
What is the Senior Managers & Certification Regime ?
The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) replaces the Approved Persons Regime (APR) which is how the FCA used to regulate people working in financial services.
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March 8, 2023
Buy now pay later agreements to become regulated in the UK
Currently, BNPLs and STFC companies benefit from the exemption under Article 60F of the Financial Services and Markets Act (Regulated Activities) Order 2001 (RAO). Firms providing BNPL products benefiting from the 60F Exemption do not have to be FCA authorised and the agreements do not need to be in a prescribed form under the CCA.
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September 26, 2022
How much are the FCA fees?
The common question we receive when firms are deciding whether to get authorised or not as an FCA regulated firm is how much will it cost?
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March 17, 2025
Achieving FCA Compliance in the UK Crypto Sector: Registration, Best Practices, and Case Studies
Having explored the regulatory foundations in our first article, we now turn to the nuts and bolts of achieving FCA compliance.
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November 10, 2021
Regulatory considerations for Consumer Credit Firms
The FCA has set out new rules for claims management companies (CMCs) to protect consumers against excessive charges. Some of the major changes include:
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September 13, 2022
What are AML Trigger events your team needs to be aware of?
Trigger Events highlight instances where there may be a change in customers’ circumstances.
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March 7, 2025
Navigating the UK Crypto Landscape: Key Definitions and Regulatory Overview
The United Kingdom has a rapidly evolving crypto market with growing consumer interest. Yet, despite increased adoption, many crypto businesses and investors remain uncertain about the rules governing this space.
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April 11, 2021
Preparing for your annual FCA Reporting Requirements
Your firm is due to submit its regulatory return(s) within 30 business days of your Accounting Reference Date. Reporting requirements apply to all firms with permissions to carry on regulated claims management activities, including firms with temporary permissions.
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October 12, 2022
How to get FCA authorised (part 2)
As part of our How To series on 'How to get FCA authorised'. We are addressing all aspects of preparing for FCA authorisation. This will look to cover a range of key items your business should consider from the location of offices, and expected fees to resourcing.
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