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Five years on from the Treasury’s initial pledge, Parliament now has the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment) Order 2025 on its table
The FCA’s announcements between 9 May – 22 May 2025 underscore three immediate themes for regulated firms
The FCA's recent activities highlight its focus on several key areas: conduct and culture, tech adoption, data and reporting efficiency, and global reach. The blog emphasises that firms should proactively align with these themes to prepare for future supervision.
What FCA-regulated firms must demonstrate on operational resilience now the 31 March 2025 deadline has passed, including impact tolerances.
In the concluding part of our series, we shift focus to tomorrow’s regulatory environment—including pending legislation, potential expanded authorisation requirements, and international alignment trends.
Having explored the regulatory foundations in our first article, we now turn to the nuts and bolts of achieving FCA compliance.
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.
The FCA held a Payment Services Authorisation Information Session on 9 May 2025 in Stratford, with a virtual session in June 2025. The sessions were aimed at payments and e-money firms seeking FCA authorisation, as well as advisory firms supporting the sector.
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.
A guide to the Consumer Duty: the biggest shift in FCA expectations since Treating Customers Fairly, and how firms embed its requirements.
Learn from TSB's FCA fine for failing to treat customers fairly. Discover how to align your firm's practices with regulatory expectations with MEMA Consultants.
Discover how Wise CEO Kristo Käärmann's failure to notify the FCA of significant tax issues led to a substantial fine. Learn key compliance lessons for financial firms from MEMA Consultants.
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