UK Crypto Regulatory Reform: What the New Rules Mean in Practice (London in-person event)
The UK crypto regulatory landscape is entering a decisive new phase. Significant changes are reshaping how crypto-asset firms will be authorised, supervised, and expected to operate in practice.
Hosted by Finvisor Fintech Partners in conjunction with ComplyAdvantage, the session will be held at ComplyAdvantage’s offices in London on Thursday, 12th March at 5 pm.
This in-person briefing will deliver a practical, regulator-focused view of the UK’s evolving framework, covering authorisation standards, financial crime expectations, governance, and operational readiness. ComplyAdvantage provides global financial crime intelligence, AML data, and risk detection technology to regulated institutions worldwide.
The conversation will centre on what firms should be doing now, how supervisory scrutiny is likely to develop, and where implementation pressure points are already appearing across the market.
Guests are invited to remain after the session for drinks and informal networking with peers, industry practitioners, and the hosts.
Agenda
Target: CEOs Investors / Industry Bodies / Government Head of Risk & Compliance
Venue: ComplyAdvantage, 2nd Floor, Fetter Yard, Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1AD
Hosts: Finvisor Fintech Partners in conjunction with ComplyAdvantage
5:00 – 5:30 PM | Arrival & Networking
Guest arrival, registration, welcome drinks and informal networking.
5:30 – 6:10 PM | Finvisor Briefing (including Q&A)
Presenters: Simon McFeely & Michelle McGuire
· Key differences between MLR registration and FSMA authorisation – the step change in regulatory expectations
· Governance, SMCR, prudential and operational resilience uplift under FSMA
· Preparing a credible business plan and operating model
· Managing the early application process and responding to FCA queries
· Practical insights on interviews, supervisory scrutiny and common failure points
· Audience Q&A (5–6 minutes)
6:10 – 6:50 PM | Panel Discussion
Moderator: Saurav Chopra (CEO, 5Mins.ai)
Topic: Getting the pre-application process right and Engagement with the FCA – what works in practice and what undermines confidence
· Dominic Cashman (FCA Director, Authorisations)
· Asher Tan (CEO Coinjar UK)
· Chris Martin (Reg Compliance Lawyer Coinbase)
· Laura Navaratnam (Policy Lead Crypto Council for Innovation)
6:50 – 7:00 PM | Audience Q&A (will be questions collected via Slido)
Moderator: Simon McFeely
7:00 PM onwards | Networking Reception
Drinks and informal networking with speakers and attendees.