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Nationwide hit with GBP 44 million fine

Robert Li — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The FCA has sanctioned the UK building society for its deficient anti-financial crime controls between 2016 and 2021.

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Friday round-up: proliferating judicial experience

Robert Li — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:24:48 +0000

Two litigators have quit their respective UK Magic Circle firms’ Munich and Paris outposts for pastures new, in a week which has seen experienced judges taking up new positions, alongside the more usual lateral moves and partner promotions.

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FCA to become sole UK AML regulator

Andrew Mizner — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:15 +0000

The Financial Conduct Authority will become the sole anti-money laundering regulator for UK professional services firms.

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Two thirds of corporate finance firms have AML gaps, says FCA

Natasha Doris — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:09:54 +0000

The agency has reported troubling compliance weaknesses in UK financial entities, but did find an appetite for reporting concerns.

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FCA continues its assertive approach

Robert Li — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:32:23 +0000

The UK regulator has reported a drastic slowing of investment and payment fraud, in an eventful year. A government call to expand its remit is likely to have wide-ranging effects.

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FCA fines Monzo GBP 21 million over egregious anti-financial crime controls

Natasha Doris — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:49:45 +0000

The retail bank operated with a weak anti-financial crime regime between 2018 and 2020 and accepted high-risk clients.

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WilmerHale white-collar co-head hikes to CRS

Robert Li — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:19:57 +0000

A former investigations and criminal litigation co-head at WilmerHale in London has joined Charles Russell Speechlys, bringing notable private practice and public service experience.

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Friday round-up: new president for Western Australia Court of Appeal

Robert Li — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 13:08:38 +0000

The weekly summary of disputes moves takes in the UK cities of Bristol and London, while US developments are focused on the East and West Coasts and the Mid West.

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