Venture capital compliance in 2026: a lighter rulebook is on the horizon but so is heavier scrutiny. Here's what you need to review before the FCA does.

Adempi named Best Legal or Regulatory Adviser category at the EISA Awards 2026. While we're honoured to receive this recognition, what makes it especially meaningful is what it represents.

Adempi has been shortlisted for the Best Legal or Regulatory Adviser category at the EISA Awards 2026. We are honoured to be recognised alongside six outstanding fellow finalists and look forward to the awards ceremony on 24 June 2026.

The BNPL Temporary Permissions Regime opens on 15 May. Here's how to weigh TPR against full authorisation, and what to do this week.

Authorised fund managers can now use distributed ledger technology as the official register of investor ownership. This sounds technical, but the practical implication is large.

Recently, the FCA announced that it had censured Sapia Partners LLP, who were responsible for protecting client money for the clients of its appointed representative firm, WealthTek Limited from 2017 to 2020.

Join us for a webinar on 19 May 2026 where we will share how to demonstrate the competence of Senior Managers and Certified Staff in FCA regu

If you're an appointed representative (AR) or a principal firm hosting ARs, you'll want to pay attention to HM Treasury's consultation published on 12 February 2026. The proposals set out targeted reforms to strengthen consumer protection while preserving the AR model's flexibility — but they'll change how the regime operates for everyone involved.

Securing the right regulatory permissions is crucial for your business's credibility and future growth. Applying for permissions you don't need or failing to explain how the permissions align with your business model, will immediately raise red flags. It's one of the most common stumbling blocks in the authorisation process, and one of the most avoidable.

The FCA recently consulted on proposals to reset how firms distinguish between retail and professional clients: the process for opting up clients to elective professional status. While we're supportive of the direction of travel, we have a few concerns about how the detail of these proposals will work in practice.

Payments and fintech are entering 2026 with a different mood. After years of rapid growth, regulatory shake-ups, and market correction, the focus has shifted from novelty to integration, maturity, and trust.

Adempi is delighted to announce that Lorraine Mouat has joined Adempi as Partner, leading our payment services and e-money practice. This isn't just a new hire announcement. It's a response to what we're seeing in the market, and a signal of our commitment to supporting payment firms through an increasingly demanding regulatory landscape.