FCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms

This follows on from the work we did with 300 Annex 1 firms in late 2025 and means we will have contacted all registered Annex 1 firms

OttoTrader publishedSep 9, 2026, 11:08 PM

Original source timeSep 9, 2026, 11:01 PM

UpdatedSep 9, 2026, 11:08 PM

Source publicationFCA News

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What changed

The setup

This follows on from the work we did with 300 Annex 1 firms in late 2025 and means we will have contacted all registered Annex 1 firms We have also sent an information request to around 900 Annex 1 firms to improve our understanding of their activities, business models and risks We are concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms)

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Trader relevance

Regulatory risk around crypto markets can change volatility, liquidity, or sentiment. The concrete detail to watch is this follows on from the work we did with 300 Annex 1 firms in late 2025 and means we will have contacted all registered Annex 1 firms

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Use this as watchful context from fca.org.uk. Watch whether we have also sent an information request to around 900 Annex 1 firms to improve our understanding of their activities, business models and risks confirms momentum, invalidates active bias, or changes timing.

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Source: FCA News on fca.org.uk.

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