- FCA charges John Dance with offences related to WealthTek
News · 18 December 2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has formally charged John Dance, the principal partner of WealthTek LLP, with nine criminal counts including fraud by abuse of position and money laundering. The…
- Rolling the rock: The cycle of deregulation, crisis and regulation
Speech · 10 March 2018
In this keynote speech, FCA Chair Charles Randell explores the damaging "boom and bust" cycle of financial deregulation and crisis. He argues that the key to breaking this cycle is not a "race to the…
- Enhancing the UK’s capital markets – The FCA’s role and priorities
Speech · 28 February 2022
In her speech at the Future of UK Financial Regulation Summit, Sarah Pritchard outlined the FCA's vision to become a data-led, outcomes-focused regulator. She discussed the Future Regulatory…
- Brexit and financial services: where have we got to?
Speech · 24 October 2018
In his 2018 Mansion House speech, Andrew Bailey addressed the critical challenges of Brexit preparations, emphasizing the FCA's readiness for both transitional and "no-deal" scenarios. He highlighted…
- Capital Markets Union – a regulator’s perspective
Speech · 3 June 2015
In this 2015 speech, David Lawton, the FCA’s Director of Markets, explores the foundational principles for a successful European Capital Markets Union (CMU). He argues that a functioning CMU must go…
- FCA publishes Feedback Statement on Distributed Ledger Technology
News · 15 December 2017
In 2017, the FCA published a feedback statement following a consultation on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), emphasizing a "technology-neutral" approach to regulation. While DLT is often…
- Joint statement from UK Financial Regulation Authorities on London Metal Exchange and LME Clear
Report · 3 April 2022
Following the suspension of nickel trading in March 2022, the FCA, Bank of England, and PRA issued a joint statement outlining a coordinated regulatory review of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and…
- OPBAS publishes report on progress and themes from 2020/21
Report · 19 September 2021
The 2020/21 OPBAS report marks a transitional phase in UK anti-money laundering (AML) oversight. While professional body supervisors (PBSs) in the legal and accountancy sectors have largely achieved…
- Harnessing AI and technology to deliver the FCA’s 2025 strategic priorities
Speech · 30 June 2025
In her July 2025 speech, Jessica Rusu, the FCA’s Chief Data, Information and Intelligence Officer, positioned innovation as the "golden thread" of the regulator's 2025–2030 strategy. Highlighting the…
- OPBAS publishes report on progress and themes from 2019
Report · 19 March 2020
This 2020 report summarizes the significant progress made by OPBAS during its first full year of supervising professional body supervisors (PBSs) in the legal and accountancy sectors. The most…
- Innovation - impact of technology in managing FC/AML risk
Speech · 10 November 2016
In her 2016 address at the FCA Financial Crime Conference, Nausicaa Delfas, then-Director of Specialist Supervision, tackled the common perception that Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulation acts as…
- Cryptoassets: How to apply for registration
Standard or Guidance · 22 March 2023
The process for cryptoasset registration in the UK has reached a critical juncture in March 2026. Following the full implementation of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023, the FCA has moved…
- FCA and SFC sign Fintech co-operation agreement
News · 11 May 2017
In May 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong signed a landmark cooperation agreement to bolster global fintech innovation. This pact…
- Innovation Hub now open for business, says FCA
News · 28 October 2014
The 2014 launch of the Innovation Hub was a foundational moment for global financial regulation, marking the first time a major regulator moved from a "wait and see" approach to actively "opening…
- Effectiveness of the AML regime in disrupting financial crime
Speech · 10 November 2016
In his 2016 address at the FCA Financial Crime Conference, Rob Gruppetta, then Head of the Financial Crime Department, emphasized a shift from "procedural compliance" to a truly "risk-based and…
- AI and financial crime: silver bullet or red herring?
Speech · 20 November 2018
In his 2018 speech at Chatham House, Rob Gruppetta, then Head of the Financial Crime Department at the FCA, compared the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the radical naval designs of the 19th…
- Global AML and Financial Crime TechSprint
Event · 30 May 2018
In May 2018, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) hosted its first Global AML and Financial Crime TechSprint, a three-day intensive event that fundamentally changed how the UK and international…
- The view from the regulator on Operational Resilience
Speech · 5 December 2019
In 2019, Megan Butler launched the landmark consultation that transformed "Operational Resilience" from a vague risk management concept into a mandatory regulatory outcome. She famously drew a…
- Regulatory sandbox lessons learned report
Report · 19 October 2017
The 2017 Regulatory Sandbox lessons learned report evaluates the first year of the FCA’s world-first "safe space" for financial innovation, highlighting its success in reducing the time and cost…
- AI: Flipping the coin in financial services
Speech · 4 October 2023
In her October 2023 address, Jessica Rusu described a "pivotal moment" where the digital coin was still spinning in mid-air. She argued that the safe adoption of AI required connecting the dots…
- FCA business plan and risk outlook published
News · 23 March 2023
In the thirteen years since the FCA published its first Business Plan in 2013, the regulator has transformed from a "newly formed" entity into a data-led, AI-integrated authority. While the 2013 plan…
- FCA publishes final report into asset management sector
News · 27 June 2017
In June 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final report on the asset management sector, concluding a comprehensive market study that identified significant weaknesses in price…
- Consumer Credit Seminar
Speech · 20 October 2014
In October 2014, Linda Woodall marked the six-month milestone of the FCA taking over consumer credit regulation from the OFT. She signaled a shift from a "reactive" regime to a "proactive" one…
- International policy and commodities markets regulation
Standard or Guidance · 21 April 2016
The regulation of commodities markets has undergone a fundamental transformation, shifting from a niche area of oversight to a central pillar of global financial stability. Following the 2008…
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