SMCR Is Evolving – Accountability Still Leads The Way 

Over the next 18 to 24 months, the UK’s Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is expected to undergo reform.

FCA Raises The Bar For Senior Management Applications

What Firms Need to Know to Stay Compliant  The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued new guidance aimed at improving the quality and consistency…

Navigating MiCA Compliance: Practical Strategies for Crypto Asset Service Providers

Key Takeaways: The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency is evolving quickly, and the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework is at the forefront of…

Future-Proofing European Crypto Compliance

StarCompliance’s Webinar Sheds Light on MiCA The European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has officially arrived, bringing the crypto industry under a…

UK’s Crypto Landscape: What’s Changing and Why it Matters 

Across the board, UK authorities are moving quickly to bring crypto within the regulated perimeter of both banks and consumer-facing firms.

Future-Proofing Your Training & Competency Framework 

Insights from Industry Leaders  In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, protecting your business, your customers, and your reputation requires more than merely meeting compliance…

New ESMA Guidelines Signal Stricter Crypto Scrutiny

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has taken a major step forward in shaping the regulatory landscape for crypto assets across the European…

Crypto Under The Microscope

How FCA’s DP25/1 Sets the Stage for Stricter Compliance  As part of its expanding crypto regulatory roadmap, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released…

Complying With FCA’s Supervision Priorities 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently communicated with firms in the Asset Management and Alternatives sector to build on the supervisory direction set…