SM&CR

  • FCA Crypto Regime: Perimeter Guidance and the 30 September Gateway

    On 16 September 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority published PS26/18, its perimeter guidance for the new UK crypto regime. The authorisation gateway opens on 30 September 2026. The regime itself comes into force on 25 October 2027. The guidance answers the question firms have been asking since the enabling law appeared: which of my activities…

  • SS2/21 Outsourcing: The PRA Register and Notification Guide

    SS2/21 is the PRA’s supervisory statement on outsourcing and third-party risk management. Its main scope covers UK banks, building societies and PRA-designated investment firms; insurance and reinsurance firms and groups in scope of Solvency II, including Lloyd’s and managing agents; and UK branches of overseas banks and insurers. It has been the working reference for…