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FCA issues targeted CRYPTOPRU risk-assessment guidance
FCA prudential requirements include an obligation for firms carrying out regulated cryptoasset activities to perform an overall
FCA opens authorisation gateway for crypto firms
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened its authorisation gateway for crypto firms ahead of its supervisory framework
FCA crypto gateway opens as regulator moves towards full supervisory framework
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened its authorisation gateway for crypto firms ahead of its supervisory framework
AI Smashes Defenses Of Crypto Applicants For FCA Regime
Criminals using artificial intelligence could smash through the systems and controls of many crypto businesses planning to
Payments firms warned to improve outcomes for vulnerable customers
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned firms to ensure they are delivering good outcomes for
‘Annex 1’ firms; sector under scrutiny
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) had two open enforcement operations against so-called Annex 1 firms as of
Don’t hold your breath for an FCA rulebook on AI
There is a misconception that the FCA is taking a ‘light touch’ approach to AI because they
An SMF’s guide to surviving FCA scrutiny
John Higgins and Maria Symeon share practical advice on documenting oversight, managing delegation, and evidencing challenge. Read
Fast-growing firms must increase controls, governance in step
The FCA warned high-growth firms that their risk and compliance frameworks must keep pace with the growth
E-money and payment service authorisations decline
Data obtained via an FOI request by Pathlight Associates points to a clear trend: fewer firms are
Culture under scrutiny
With the FCA’s new non-financial misconduct rules coming into force on 1 September, firms are being challenged
Enforcement: UK FCA penalty procedure and a new PRA approach
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently proposed changes to its enforcement decision and penalty determination procedures inconsultation
UK crypto firms face tough hurdles under new FCA regime
Crypto businesses face an array of new hurdles under the regime with which they have very little
FCA takes ‘industry-led’ approach to crypto policies
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking an “industry-led” approach on cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, according to policy statements published
FCA issues UK crypto reforms
The FCA reveals a set of landmark crypto rules designed to strengthen the UK’s position as a
‘Dual squeeze’: FCA EMI approvals plummet
Fresh figures have highlighted e-money and payment firm authorisations have plummeted over the last 5 years. As
UK payments industry braces for “CASS-light” reality
From May 2026, CASS 15 imposes immediate, stricter safeguarding requirements on payment firms to protect client funds,
New FCA guidance on safeguarding client funds
Payment institutions should particularly scrutinise the new FCA guidance on safeguarding client funds and the new reporting
Webinar on the new safeguarding frontier
Read the summary of CASS 15 Regulations and 2026 Audit Requirements from the MHA and Pathlight Associates
New FSMA s166 Skilled Person panel
Expanding Choice and Elevating Quality: Navigating the New 2026 FCA/PRA Skilled Person Panel A new iteration of
Making UK bank licensing “less scary”
The number of applicants for UK banking licences plummeted to zero in 2025, raising questions over the
UK banking licence applications drop to zero
No businesses applied for a UK banking licence in 2025, raising fresh questions over the government’s ambition
Millions to be compensated – FCA confirms car finance redress scheme
Changes to the original scheme are a result of “conflicting feedback from consumers, their representatives, firms, manufacturers
Pathlight on seven lots on the new s166 Skilled Person panel
We are delighted to announce that Pathlight Associates has been appointed to seven Lots on the new FCA
New FCA safeguarding regime
Our Associate Partner Muj Malik has written a whitepaper on the new Safeguarding approach. Here is a
Podcast: AI, psychological safety and groupthink
John Higgins and Maria Symeon joined Jean Hurley on the GRIP podcast for a fascinating conversation about
City regulator eyes £2m annual bill for AI chatbot
The FCA introduced Microsoft Copilot two years ago, and requires staff to review policies on AI use
What to expect from the regulators in 2026
We’re pleased to share the latest Insurance Post podcast episode, where our Senior Consultant Loka Venkatramana outlines what insurers can
FCA targets ‘Annex 1’ firms in latest money-laundering crackdown
The regulator is following through on its pledge to make fighting financial crime a priority with latest
Building a resilient human firewall in UK financial services
The intensifying regulatory focus in the UK on operational resilience and fraud has shifted the conversation on
