CASS Rules
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UK payments industry braces for “CASS-light” reality
From May 2026, CASS 15 imposes immediate, stricter safeguarding requirements on payment firms to protect client funds, with trust rules deferred until 2027.
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FCA announces the convergence of crypto and CASS
UK regulator to reshape client asset rules for crypto.
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The rise of stablecoins – regulatory landscape in the UK
The second of a two-part series analyses the EU and UK crypto regulatory landscapes, focusing on the UK regulatory framework for stablecoins.
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FCA proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.
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Getting ready for CASS 15: What should your priorities be?
Firms have nine months until the rules come into force on May 7, 2026.
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FCA strengthens safeguarding regime for payments and e-money firms
These changes are intended to improve safeguarding practices among payment firms, leading to better protection for consumers.
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Client asset protection: Hong Kong and UK considerations
Both sets of regulations aim to mitigate the loss of client money and assets through segregation.
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Responding effectively to your CASS audit
Pushing forward with remediation should now be a priority for CASS personnel.