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FIND OUT MOREPartner Abdulali Jiwaij has been interviewed in the FT's Banker in relation to the recent announement that the Financial Conduct Authority has fined Starling Bank GBP 28.96m over financial crime controls related to preventing “high-risk customers” from opening accounts. Abdulali's comments were published in the FT's Banker, 10 October 2024, here.
The FT's Banker noted in its report that the FCA has been trying to balance maintaining the UK’s reputation for strong regulation, without stifling innovation.
Abdulali Jiwaji commented: “Disruptive technologies [need to be promoted] to keep the UK in the centre but […] we don’t want [the UK] to be seen as a light on regulation jurisdiction.”
Part of the FCA’s powers for punishment for money laundering include criminal prosecutions — it secured its first conviction under these in 2021 when NatWest was fined GBP 265mn after pleading guilty to failing to prevent a GBP 365mn alleged money-laundering scheme. The regulator is also able to go after individuals involved in these cases — which would act as a strong deterrent for other firms, said Jiwaji.
“Ultimately […] where you can engender some sort of culture change is by making examples of individuals,” he said.
