Financial Conduct Authority just issued crypto asset guidance for firms operating under the UK regime. Here's what it means for compliance leads, digital asset providers, risk officers, and market teams.

1️⃣ Financial Conduct Authority — Prohibition Order Issued Against Former Law Firm Owner
The regulator issued a formal prohibition order banning a former law firm owner from financial service roles for misconduct.
This enforcement action hits legal advisers, risk officers, compliance heads, and firm directors operating across sectors.
Regulated firms must check background screening rules and tighten staff oversight for key money roles.

2️⃣ Financial Conduct Authority — Guidance Published for Crypto Asset Firms Under New Regime
The UK regulator released guidance clarifying licensing expectations under the expanded crypto regulatory regime.
This action hits crypto providers, trading venues, exchange operators, and fintech firms seeking official approval.
Market players must test licensing plans, check operational readiness, and update compliance steps to meet UK rules.

3️⃣ European Central Bank — Simpler Macroprudential Framework Proposed for Europe
Central bank officials called for a simpler, clearer, and more usable bank risk framework across EU member states.
The move hits European credit firms, banking groups, stability officers, and risk management teams handling reserves.
Banks should watch policy work to prepare for coming shifts in capital buffer rules and reserve ratios.

4️⃣ DDPP de Paris — Fine Imposed on Telecommunications Operator
The Paris protection agency fined operator SYMA MOBILE over 1.1 million euros for statutory legal breaches in service.
This penalty hits telecom providers, online platforms, sales call centers, and commercial consumer firms operating in France.
Consumer firms should check sales call practices and confirm alignment with French consumer protection rules.

5️⃣ Commission de Régulation de l'Énergie — Approval of Offshore Wind Grid Connection
The French energy body approved grid connection rules and model contracts for offshore wind generation projects under PPE3.
This decision hits offshore wind developers, power producers, transmission grid operators, and green energy funds in France.
Project teams must align build schedules and grid connection contracts with the approved model framework.

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— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Europe Radar · Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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