Fintech Compliance Acceleration Program

Overview

This three‑day intensive bootcamp is designed for UK fintech founders, senior executives, compliance officers, and legal/operational teams. It provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the UK regulatory landscape, combined with practical exercises and tools to help build a robust compliance framework that supports business growth and ensures full regulatory readiness.

Format:
In‑person interactive workshops, case studies, group exercises, and FCA inspection simulations.

Who Should Attend

• Fintech founders & senior executives
• Compliance officers & risk managers
• Legal & operations teams
• Anyone responsible for regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, or internal controls

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the UK regulatory environment for fintech companies.
2. Identify and comply with all legislation relevant to their business model.
3. Build and implement a practical compliance framework tailored to their operations.
4. Conduct effective risk assessments and manage internal controls.
5. Prepare for FCA inspections and regulatory reviews.
6. Stay informed about emerging fintech regulations including crypto‑assets and open banking.

Legislation & Regulatory Topics Covered

• Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA)
• Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs)
• Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs)
• Anti‑Money Laundering & Counter‑Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) Regulations
• Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
• Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR
• Consumer Credit Act 1974 (as applicable)
• FCA Handbook: SYSC, CASS, CONC, Principles for Businesses
• Emerging fintech regulations: crypto‑assets, open banking, sandbox guidance

Three‑Day Programme Schedule

Day 1 – Foundations & Regulatory Landscape

09:00 – 09:30: Registration & Networking
09:30 – 10:30: UK Fintech Regulatory Landscape Overview
10:30 – 11:15: FSMA & FCA Handbook Essentials
11:15 – 11:30: Break
11:30 – 12:30: Payment Services & E‑Money Regulations
12:30 – 13:15: Lunch
13:15 – 14:30: AML, CFT & KYC Obligations
14:30 – 14:45: Break
14:45 – 16:00: Data Protection & GDPR Compliance
16:00 – 16:30: Q&A & Interactive Discussion

Day 2 – Compliance Frameworks & Risk Management

09:00 – 09:30: Recap & Key Challenges from Day 1
09:30 – 10:45: Designing a Compliance Management System
10:45 – 11:00: Break
11:00 – 12:15: Risk Assessment & Internal Controls
12:15 – 13:00: Lunch
13:00 – 14:15: Conduct Risk & Consumer Protection
14:15 – 14:30: Break
14:30 – 15:45: Policy Design Workshop (templates, reporting, escalation)
15:45 – 16:30: Group Exercise: Compliance Gap Analysis
16:30 – 17:00: Day Wrap‑Up & Q&A

Day 3 – Practical Implementation & Regulatory Readiness

09:00 – 09:30: Recap & Participant Challenges
09:30 – 10:45: FCA Inspection Simulation Workshop
10:45 – 11:00: Break
11:00 – 12:15: Emerging Regulations & Fintech Innovation Compliance
12:15 – 13:00: Lunch
13:00 – 14:15: Monitoring, Reporting & Record‑Keeping Best Practices
14:15 – 14:30: Break
14:30 – 15:45: Case Study: Responding to Regulatory Queries
15:45 – 16:30: Action Planning: Building Your Roadmap to Compliance
16:30 – 17:00: Certificate Presentation & Next Steps

Pricing

• Early Bird (before 31 May 2026): £1,750 per participant
• Includes:

• Full course materials & templates
• FCA‑aligned compliance checklists
• Interactive case studies & group exercises
• Lunch, refreshments, and certificate of completion
• Post‑course support & guidance via MA Global Compliance

How to Register

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.maglobalcompliance.com

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