16 June 2026
New Buy Now Pay Later regulation: what do lenders need to know?
Deferred Payment Credit (“DPC”) agreements – those Buy Now Pay Later (“BNPL”) agreements not currently subject to regulation – will be brought under the umbrella of FCA regulation from 15 July 2026.
12 June 2026
FCA Publishes Findings on Sanctions Systems and Controls in Financial Firms
On 28 May 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a report outlining its findings from a review of sanctions systems and controls across FCA-supervised firms. The report, aimed particularly at Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs), nominated officers, and compliance professionals, highlights examples of both effective and ineffective practices, alongside areas where firms may need to improve. The findings are intended to help all FCA-authorised or registered firms strengthen their compliance with UK sanctions legislation
9 June 2026
Professional behaviour and the junior accountant: understanding your personal obligations
As a junior accountant, you are likely already comfortable with the core technical principles that support your role. Much of your day‑to‑day work is shaped by financial reporting obligations and the need to comply with accounting standards. These are the expectations most junior accountants encounter early on, and many develop a practical understanding of them as they begin their careers.
9 February 2026
FCA’s Enforcement Watch 1 and what it means for the financial services industry
The FCA has recently released its newsletter ‘Enforcement Watch 1’ (‘EW1’) – a new online publication providing legal practitioners and others involved in the financial services industry an invaluable insight into the regulatory body’s enforcement priorities, aims and policies.
23 May 2025
New UK crypto regime takes a step closer
HM Treasury has published a draft statutory instrument which, when brought into force, will introduce a new regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the UK.