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NEWS & INSIGHTS
Our News & Insights page gives you the latest updates from Leaman Crellin and key regulatory and compliance updates, including expert commentary, and insights, data and tips.
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FCA Intensifies Focus on Transaction Reporting and STORs Amid Growing Market Abuse Risks
FCA Strengthens Surveillance as Sophisticated Criminal Networks Target Financial Markets
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2 hours ago4 min read


Navigating FCA's CP25/14 Proposals for Stablecoin and Cryptoasset Custody Regulation
Our expert discusses the FCA’s proposals for Regulating Stablecoin Issuance and Cryptoasset Custody CP25/14 and potential impact for firms.
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3 hours ago4 min read


Implications Of The New FCA Regulatory Initiatives Grid
The April edition of the FCA's Regulatory Initiatives Grid has been published. Neil Makwana has unpacked a summary of some of the potential impacts.
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Apr 222 min read


4 Key Areas of FCA Focus in 2025 for Retail Investment Firms
At Leaman Crellin we’ve reviewed the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26 and asked what does it mean for retail investment firms
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Apr 81 min read


4 Key Themes in FCAs 2025/26 Work Plan
Leaman Crellin has identified four key themes in the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26
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Apr 82 min read
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FCA Intensifies Focus on Transaction Reporting and STORs Amid Growing Market Abuse Risks
FCA Strengthens Surveillance as Sophisticated Criminal Networks Target Financial Markets
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2 hours ago


Navigating FCA's CP25/14 Proposals for Stablecoin and Cryptoasset Custody Regulation
Our expert discusses the FCA’s proposals for Regulating Stablecoin Issuance and Cryptoasset Custody CP25/14 and potential impact for firms.
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3 hours ago


Implications Of The New FCA Regulatory Initiatives Grid
The April edition of the FCA's Regulatory Initiatives Grid has been published. Neil Makwana has unpacked a summary of some of the potential impacts.
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Apr 22


4 Key Areas of FCA Focus in 2025 for Retail Investment Firms
At Leaman Crellin we’ve reviewed the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26 and asked what does it mean for retail investment firms
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Apr 8


4 Key Themes in FCAs 2025/26 Work Plan
Leaman Crellin has identified four key themes in the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26
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Apr 8


5 New Initiatives from the FCA in 2025
Within its 2025/26 Annual Work Program FCA is introducing several completely new initiatives this year. We’ve picked five highlights to shar
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Apr 8


5 Key Areas of FCA Focus in 2025 for Wealth Managers
Within the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26 Leaman Crellin has identified the following 5 key areas of focus for Wealth Managers.
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Apr 8


5 Key Areas of FCA Focus in 2025 for Wholesale Firms
We’ve identified 5 areas that the FCA's Annual Work Programme for 2025/26 will hone in on in Wholesale Firms
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Apr 8


The Modern Compliance Function
The Future of Compliance – read Katharine Leaman's thoughts on building a compliance function that’s future focused.
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Mar 24


Top Tips for Effective Compliance Risk Assessments
Top tips from Katharine Leaman on how to conduct effective compliance risk assessments
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Feb 17


How Compliance Teams Can Win Board-Level Support for Training and Consultancy Resources
As compliance teams struggle to gain board-level support for the training and consultancy resources needed.Here’s some guidance to structure
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Feb 13


Strengthening Your Company’s Operational Resilience
Boost your company’s operational resilience with some of our thoughts on how to stay agile and prepare.
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Feb 13


The Crypto Conundrum: UK's Regulatory Tightrope and Global Ripple Effects
The Crypto Conundrum – how will the UK’s regulator manage the road ahead?
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Feb 13


Behind The Desk Guest with Nick Evans
Read our latest edition of “behind the desk” where we interview industry leaders with a blend of business insights and fun.
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Dec 19, 2024


FCA's Groundbreaking Survey Reveals Critical Insights on Non-Financial Misconduct in UK Financial Firms
Following the publication of a recent FCA misconduct survey we bring you some of the highlights to support your planning.
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Dec 6, 2024


Firms Urged to Reassess Three Lines of Defence Model
Navigating Regulatory Changes: Rethinking Senior Management Function Allocations and Strengthening the First Line of Defence Model
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Dec 5, 2024


Behind The Desk Guest with Fiona Figuera
Read our inaugural edition of “Behind the Desk,” where we interview industry leaders and dive into their experiences with a sprinkle of fun!
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Dec 4, 2024


Evolving Relationship between FCA and UK Government
The relationship between the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the UK Government is critical.Here we predict what might happen in 2025.
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Nov 29, 2024


Navigating 2025 – Regulation beyond tomorrow
As we approach 2025, regulated firms continue to face an evolving regulatory landscape that demands proactive planning and investment.
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Nov 27, 2024


Neil Makwana discusses CASS
Neil Makwana, a CASS and Compliance expert from Leaman Crellin, delivered an insightful presentation at The Broker Club's November event.
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Nov 20, 2024


Leaman Crellin sponsors the ACI UK AGM
t was a great opportunity to discuss what’s happening in the Financial Markets industry and key areas to prepare for in 2025.
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Nov 15, 2024


Compliance Cosy Chat with Graham Jelf, LBMA, and Katharine Leaman
Latest podcast from LBMA where Grahan Jelf (Compliance Officer at LBMA) sits down with Katharine Leaman for an insightful discussion.
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Nov 13, 2024


SMCR Top Tips
Top tips from our CEO Katharine Leaman on SMCR, to protect you and your firm. Check out the article and get in touch with us for more info.
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Aug 12, 2024


Consumer Duty - Beyond the 31 July deadline
Consumer Duty implementation can be complex and common areas are often overlooked. To help firms we have put together some top tips.
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Jul 31, 2024
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