FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms
We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms). Firms including unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies, need to be registered with us for anti-money laundering purposes.If you’re carrying out these activities without being registered, you should submit an...
What happened
We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms). Firms including unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies, need to be registered with us for anti-money laundering purposes.If you’re carrying out these activities without being registered, you should submit an...
Why it matters
The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for FCA.
Affected entities
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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
- Financial Conduct AuthorityPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms ↗
Claims
- FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms Observed
Conflicts
No material conflict detected in the available evidence.
Timeline
- First reported
- Primary source · 79/82%
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