Executive Summary This week’s regulatory publications indicate several high-priority areas for risk, compliance, and legal functions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued direct warnings on firm conduct, M&A governance, and consumer protection, signalling a clear supervisory and enforcement focus. Key considerations arising this week include: M&A Governance and Integration:  The FCA’s multi-firm review of wealth sector consolidation criticises weak due diligence,

1. Executive Summary: Key Themes Three critical developments dominated this week’s regulatory landscape: AML Supervisory Consolidation:  HM Treasury confirmed a significant reform of the UK’s AML/CTF supervisory architecture. The decision to consolidate supervision of the legal, accountancy, and TCSP sectors under a new Single Professional Services Supervisor (SPSS) role, to be fulfilled by the FCA, will replace the existing 22 Professional Body Supervisors (PBSs). Affected f

Introduction This week saw significant regulatory activity from UK and EU authorities, with a strong focus on consumer redress, wholesale...

Executive Summary The EBA/CP/2025/20 consultation paper proposes draft revised Guidelines on internal governance for financial...

1. Executive Summary This week was marked by a significant volume of policy announcements from UK authorities, collectively known as the...

Executive Summary This report provides an analysis of significant regulatory developments from the last week of June 2025, restructured...