The FCA Just Rewrote the Rulebook for AIFMs, and for Once, It’s Good News
Firms that manage, oversee, or advise on an alternative investment fund in the UK should take note of 14 July 2026 as an important day. Not because anything changed on the day itself, but because that’s when the FCA and HM Treasury told us, in plain terms, that the last decade of AIFMD paperwork is finally up for a rewrite.
Leo RegTech Named Compliance Automation Trailblazer Europe 2026
The award recognises our commitment to building technology that genuinely makes compliance easier. From AI-powered policy drafting and regulatory assistance to automated monitoring, onboarding and audit trails, every feature is designed with one goal in mind, giving compliance teams more time to focus on what matters most.
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).
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.
Breaking the Compliance Bottleneck: How Regulatory Hosting Is Reshaping UK Market Entry
Times are changing, technology keeps on growing, and regulators are getting stricter. Launching a financial services business in the UK presents a host of regulatory challenges, particularly for smaller firms and non-UK entities. Gaining direct authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can be a time-consuming, resource-heavy process.
