AML Compliance in 2026: What UK, EU and US Firms Need to Know Right Now
One question I hear from clients, including the conversation that prompted this article, is: “Can you give me all the AML updates to add to my policy since January 2025?”
Why Your Inbox Is Trying to Tell You Something About Compliance Training
Here’s a question worth sitting with: when did your firm last update its compliance training, and did it actually change how people behave?
Across the UK, EU, and US, the pressure on firms to get this right is only growing. AML, Market Abuse, SM&CR, Consumer Duty, Data Protection, the list is long, and a slide deck from eighteen months ago isn’t going to cut it.
Leo RegTech Shortlisted for Four Awards Across Two Premier Industry Events
We are proud to announce that Leo RegTech has been shortlisted for four awards across two of the financial services industry’s most respected recognition programmes: the RegTech Insights Awards Europe 2026 and the Hedgeweek European Awards 2026.
FCA Wholesale Markets 2026: What the New Regulatory Priorities Mean for Your Compliance Team
In March 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its inaugural Wholesale Markets Regulatory Priorities report¹, replacing more than 40 individual portfolio letters with a single, consolidated guide for the sector.
This is not just an administrative tidy-up. It represents a deliberate shift in how the FCA intends to supervise wholesale market participants: more outcomes-focused, more risk-based, and, critically, far less forgiving of firms that cannot demonstrate robust systems and controls.
Regulating Cryptoassets in the UK: What the FCA’s New FSMA Regime Means for Compliance Leaders Before 2027
The FCA has confirmed that a full Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) cryptoasset regime is expected to commence on 25 October 2027. The shift from an anti-money laundering (MLR) registration framework to a full prudential and conduct regime marks a structural transformation in how cryptoasset firms will operate in the UK.
Regulatory Initiatives for Investment Managers in 2026-2027: The Future of AIFMD Repeal and Replacement
The regulatory landscape for Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) in the UK is set for significant change in 2026 and 2027, with the repeal and replacement of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
The Current SFDR Regime and Upcoming Changes with SFDR 2.0: What You Need to Know
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) is one of the pillars of sustainable finance in Europe. Its main objective is to increase the transparency of financial products in terms of sustainability, to help investors make informed decisions and combat greenwashing.
Leo RegTech 2025: A Year of Growth & Innovation
Leo RegTech reflects on a transformative 2025, highlighting significant growth, innovative product launches, industry recognition, and the expansion of its ecosystem. With 44% more clients, new AI-driven tools, and strategic partnerships, Leo continues to simplify compliance and empower firms globally.
UK AML/CFT 2025: Key Milestones and Supervisory Reforms
The UK’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) landscape in 2025 is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in over a decade. Following years of fragmented supervision, uneven enforcement, and increasing pressure from international bodies such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the UK has moved decisively toward a more integrated, technology-enabled, and outcomes-focused regulatory model.
AML Responsibilities for ARs: What You Need to Know
AML is a term we hopefully all understand. Its premise is to be aware of where a client’s money is coming from so that businesses can avoid being complicit to financial crime.
There is confusion surrounding who holds the responsibility to conduct AML checks when operating as an Appointed Representative (AR),
