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),
FCA’s AI Push Meets EU Crackdown: Your 2025 Survival Guide for Compliance Success
Picture this: It’s the end of Q3 2025, and your compliance team is buried under a mountain of manual audits, while a rival firm uses AI to flag AML risks in seconds. Who’s ahead? With the EU AI Act’s August milestones now live and the FCA doubling down on pro-innovation AI strategies, the question isn’t if AI will transform compliance; it’s how you’ll harness it without tripping over regulatory tripwires.
RegTech and SM&CR: Automating Senior Manager Accountability in a Post-FCA Crackdown Era
In an era of heightened regulatory scrutiny, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have ramped up enforcement under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), with fines surging dramatically. As the regime evolves through ongoing reviews, RegTech solutions are emerging as game-changers. These technologies promise to streamline compliance, reduce burdens, and shield firms from penalties.
The Future of Compliance: Reinventing KYC & AML in the UK
The FCA has amplified its enforcement activity and global AML software spending is surging. At the same time, £88 billion is now laundered through the UK annually, reinforcing the need to modernise KYC/AML systems—or risk falling behind and facing reputation damage
Why Compliance Can’t Afford to Ignore AI in 2025
AI isn’t some far-off future tech or hypothetical compliance headache. It’s already woven into the DNA of financial services. From automated KYC checks to behavioural analytics, AI is powering decisions, streamlining workflows, and quietly reshaping how risk is understood and managed.
Top 5 GDPR Compliance Mistakes Businesses Make
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a critical data privacy law that affects any business in the world handling personal data of European Union (EU) residents
Navigating DORA: A New Era of Operational Resilience due by Jan 2025
As financial institutions have become dependent on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for daily operations, ensuring robust operational resilience has become a new area of regulatory focus.
The FCA Tightens the Grip: Stricter Crypto Regulations and Enforcement Actions
As the popularity of cryptoassets continues to rise, so too does the concern over consumer protection and market integrity. Authorities in the UK are increasingly vigilant, taking steps to safeguard consumers and ensure a stable market.
Transforming AI: Labour’s Vision for a New Era
In an era where technological advancements and sustainable development are crucial to economic growth, the new Labour government is said to wish to bring significant changes and drive innovation.
FCA Cracks Down on AML Failures: £3.2 Million in Fines for UK Firms
Is anti-money laundering still catching you out? The anti-money laundering movement has been at the forefront of compliance including battling cyber-crime for years, so why is it still a problem to be solved? The FCA has noted a spike in failures in anti-money laundering that shows complacency from regulated firms in the UK. This is […]
