September, 2025

FCA announces new chair of Smaller Business Practitioner Panel
We have appointed Will Self as chair of our Smaller Business Practitioner Panel. He will take up the role as chair from 1 September 2025. Following a competitive interview process, Will has been appoi...

FCA removes more data returns, helping 36,000 firms
We’re continuing to make data reporting more proportionate by reducing and removing regulatory returns for 95% of all authorised firms. 36,000 firms will now no longer need to submit a nil return wh...

Forest Savers enters administration
On 19 August 2025, Waltham Forest Council Employee Credit Union (WFCECU) – trading as Forest Savers – entered administration and has now stopped trading. Dina Devalia and Terri Mulgrew of Quantuma...

Chainalysis Strengthens Blockchain Security and Compliance with New Digital Tools
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has made significant strides in enhancing security, compliance, and investigative capabilities, as demonstrated by recent developments in the Venus Protocol incid...

FCA cuts more data reporting to benefit 11,000 firms
We’re proposing to make further cuts to data reporting, that will benefit 11,000 retail intermediary firms. Regular submission of the Retail Mediation Activities Return (RMAR) helps support firms, u...

First court appearance for three ‘finfluencers’ charged in FCA-led global crackdown on illegal promotions
Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, each individually charged with an offence relating to their social media posts. The individuals – of...

Scott & Mears Credit Services Limited enters administration 
On 2 September 2025, Scott & Mears Credit Services Limited (SMCS), a debt collection firm, went into administration. Louise Longley and Julian Pitts of Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP were appointed as ...

John Burford sentenced to 2 years in prison for £1 million investment fraud
John Burford has been sentenced to 2 years in prison in a £1 million investment fraud case, following a prosecution brought by the FCA. Mr Burford, who lives in Mansfield, defrauded over 100 investor...

New Evidence Could Prevent Fed Governor Firing Before FOMC Meeting
According to reports, new evidence severely undercuts President Trump’s campaign to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. With the FOMC meeting a few days away, Trump probably won’t be able to change its c...

3 Low-Cap Altcoins Seeing Major Accumulation as Altcoin Season Heats Up
In the second week of September, the altcoin season index reached 80 points, officially entering the acceleration phase. This is the stage when capital often flows into low-cap altcoins, even if they ...

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