FCA emphasizes sustained focus on financial crime enforcement
FCA's Therese Chambers delivered remarks at the IBA Anti-Corruption Conference highlighting the long-term, complex nature of financial crime enforcement.
The speech signals continued FCA enforcement intensity on financial crime, with emphasis on sustained, evidence-intensive investigations. Firms should expect prolonged supervisory engagement and prioritize robust documentation and governance.
Reinforces FCA's enforcement posture on bribery, corruption, and financial crime controls.
Action Required
Reaffirm investment in financial crime controls and ensure proactive cooperation with FCA enforcement inquiries.
Senior FCA messaging shaping firms' financial crime risk appetite and enforcement preparedness.
Refresh financial crime control assessments, ensure documented evidence trails, and stress-test enforcement response readiness across business lines.
“Speech by Therese Chambers, joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight at the FCA, delivered at the International Bar Association Anti-Corruption Conference, emphasizing the sustained work behind financial crime enforcement.”
Published: 2026-06-18