What the FCA’s Enforcement Watch means for regulated firms

Annexe I firms under fire: The FCA’s AML crackdown enters a new phase - VinciWorks

For years, Annexe I firms have occupied the grey zone in UK financial regulation. Commercial lenders, money brokers, invoice-factoring providers, leasing companies and safety-deposit box operators are not fully authorised by the FCA, yet they sit squarely in the path of illicit finance. That grey zone is now closing. The FCA has made clear, through surveys, supervisory reviews and public warnings that Annexe I firms are no longer treated as ligh…

What the FCA’s Enforcement Watch means for regulated firms

Explore how the FCA’s Enforcement Watch is reshaping regulatory scrutiny and what firms must do to stay ahead.

How the FCA is reshaping enforcement through transparency

The Financial Conduct Authority’s launch of its inaugural Enforcement Watch newsletter marks a clear shift in how the regulator signals its enforcement priorities to the market. The publication reflects a more transparent and assertive approach, offering firms earlier visibility into the types of investigations being opened and the behaviours drawing regulatory scrutiny, said ACA Group. By doing so, the FCA is reinforcing its strategic focus on …