FCA compliance, written for the team that has to do it.
Practical writing on FCA register monitoring, enforcement, and the workflow your compliance team actually runs on a Monday morning.
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FCA enforcement actions explained: from investigation to final notice
How FCA enforcement works: the stages from investigation to final notice, the types of action the FCA can take, and why monitoring enforcement activity matters for compliance teams.
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How to check if a firm is FCA regulated (and why one-off checks aren't enough)
A practical guide to checking whether a financial services firm is authorised by the FCA: how to use the Financial Services Register, what to look for, and why ongoing monitoring matters more than a single check.
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The biggest FCA fines of 2025, and what compliance teams should learn
The largest fines the FCA imposed in 2025 – who was fined, why, and what the cases mean for compliance teams. FCA fines totalled about £124 million in 2025, down from about £176 million in 2024.
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FCA register monitoring: manual and automated approaches compared
A practical comparison of manual and automated FCA register monitoring for compliance teams: the trade-offs, the hidden costs, and how to choose the right approach for your organisation.
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How to monitor third-party FCA permissions: a 2026 guide for compliance teams
How to set up third-party due diligence for FCA permissions: what to monitor, how often, and how automation can take over routine register checks.
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What happens when an FCA-regulated firm loses permissions?
When an FCA-regulated firm has its permission varied or cancelled, the businesses that rely on it are exposed too. What triggers permission changes, how they affect your organisation, and what compliance teams should do.
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