Market Abuse Risk: What the FCA Expects Now

In 2025, the FCA issued millions in fines for failures in transaction reporting, surveillance gaps, and conduct oversight, with senior managers increasingly held personally responsible under SM&CR. These cases are not isolated. They signal a clear warning: firms must act now to avoid becoming the next headline.

Watch our on-demand webcast to explore the intensifying regulatory scrutiny around market abuse, surveillance, and senior manager accountability.

Topics Discussed

  • Key enforcement trends and what they mean for buy-side firms.
  • How to assess and enhance your market abuse risk controls.
  • The role of SM&CR in surveillance and governance.
  • Common pitfalls in transaction reporting and how to avoid them.

You’ll also get a first look at ACA’s new Market Abuse Risk Framework solution.

Speakers

  • Marc Salter, Lead Account Executive, Managing Director, ACA Group
  • Matthew Oswald, Managing Director, ACA Group