UK Financial Services Remedial Compliance, Risk & Conduct Risk Specialist Home of the Compliance Doctor. FCA Authorisation or Registration a speciality.
Source of Wealth ≠ Source of Funds
SoW: How did they accumulate their total wealth?
SoF: Where does THIS transaction's money come from?
PEPs and high-risk customers need BOTH verified.
The common failure in FCA EDD finding.
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For Payment Services firms (PIs, EMIs, RAISPs), you also need: • Safeguarding monitoring • SCA compliance • Agent oversight • PSR conduct requirements Different regime = different requirements. dlvr.it/TQCTBJ
🔶 NEW: SMCR Handover Documentation Template
The FCA says "a handover has taken place" is NOT enough. They want evidence — structured, documented, and signed off.
Our new template gives you the complete framework. 🧵👇 dlvr.it/TR6hKK
"Can you define what a good outcome looks like for a vulnerable customer?" If your firm hesitates, our Vulnerable Customer Playbook gives you the framework, templates, and MI structure to answer confidently. #VulnerableCustomers#FCA#FinancialServicesdlvr.it/TQrfr4
Only 4 in 10 vulnerable customers disclose to their provider. Proactive identification is essential. Our Playbook covers six identification methods with staff conversation prompts. dlvr.it/TQrXXB#VulnerableCustomers#FCA
Outsourcing your MLRO function? The FCA permits it, but the external appointee MUST still hold SMF17 approval and have unfettered access to your business data. You cannot outsource the liability! Details here: dlvr.it/TRPnjB#ComplianceConsultant#SME
Is your MLRO operating in name only? The FCA consistently penalises firms where the MLRO lacks the true authority to challenge commercial decisions. Ensure your governance is watertight. Read more: dlvr.it/TRPSJf#SMCR#FCACompliance#RegTech
What does an MLRO actually do? From conducting the firm-wide AML risk assessment to navigating the NCA's "consent" regime, it's one of the most complex roles in UK finance. Get the complete breakdown here: dlvr.it/TRPL9r#FinancialCrime#AML#UKFinance
Failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) when required can lead to 5 years in prison and an unlimited fine. The MLRO is never just a title. Is your firm's MLRO truly prepared? Read our Plain English Guide: dlvr.it/TRhJTS#MLRO#Compliance#FCA
Operating without FCA authorisation in the UK is a criminal offence. Make sure you understand the regulatory perimeter and the 5 non-negotiable Threshold Conditions before you launch. 🛡️ Read our breakdown: dlvr.it/TRNfrp#FinancialRegulation#ComplianceConsultant
You cannot get FCA authorised in 2026 without a robust Consumer Duty plan. The FCA demands proof that you will actively avoid causing foreseeable harm and deliver good outcomes for retail customers from day one. Learn more: dlvr.it/TRNKt8#ConsumerDuty#FCACompliance
Getting FCA Authorised in 2026? The new processing target is just 4 months—IF your application is flawless. Don't let incomplete paperwork add 6 months of delays to your launch! 🚀 Get the definitive 10-step guide here: dlvr.it/TRgXlr#FCAAuthorisation#FintechUK