FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd

What happened

We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES). The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES may have committed offences under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the MLRs).EES may have failed to take appropriate steps to identify and...

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The decision may change compliance obligations, market access or operating costs for FCA.

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4 reports · 1 original report · 3 independent

1. Financial Conduct AuthorityPrimary source · Supports · EN · 50%
   FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd ↗Sep 18, 2026, 9:59 AM
2. Financial Conduct AuthorityPrimary source · Supports · EN · 93%
   FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd ↗Sep 22, 2026, 6:46 AM
3. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   FCA Guidance Lands Two Weeks Before UK Crypto Authorization Window Opens ↗Sep 16, 2026, 9:12 AM
4. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 65%
   UK FCA sets crypto authorization guidance ahead of September application window ↗Sep 16, 2026, 3:19 PM

Claims

• FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd Observed

Conflicts

No material conflict detected in the available evidence.

Timeline

1. September 16, 2026 at 9:12 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 16, 2026, 3:22 PMUnverified · 76/60%
3. Sep 17, 2026, 4:14 AMCorroborated · 74/66%
4. Sep 18, 2026, 9:24 AMVerified · 76/85%

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