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From Market Abuse to AML: Five FCA Breach Categories to Watch in 2025
AML, conflict-of-interest and operational-resilience fines are rising fast. Learn how to safeguard your firm before the next FCA crackdown.
Michaela Clarke
Operations & Compliance Coordinator
AML, conflict-of-interest and operational-resilience fines are rising fast. Learn how to safeguard your firm before the next FCA crackdown.
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Breach Type Growth Analysis
| Breach Type | 2013-17 (£ m) | 2018-24 (£ m) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| AML / Financial Crime | 880 | 1 320 | +50 % |
| Conflict of Interest | 75 | 240 | +220 % |
| Operational Resilience | — | 165 | New |
| Market Abuse | 540 | 360 | -33 % |
| Consumer Duty / Fair Value | — | 95 | New |
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(Remaining analysis, checklists and future-looking commentary stay valid with the corrected figures.)
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