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Amid the uncertainty brought about by the end of the Brexit transition period and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, firms should be aware that the FCA will retain an active approach to financial crime and regulatory enforcement in 2021. This OnPoint sets out our views on likely enforcement trends and potential areas of focus for the FCA in 2021. We also cover immediate steps firms should be taking to ensure they are well prepared and that their systems and controls are up-to-date.
Last year’s OnPoint on enforcement risk noted that the FCA’s primary focus in its 2020/21 business plan was on mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on the markets and protecting consumers.