Key changes proposed in the consultation include:
➡️ Publishing indicative penalties for low-level offences (£5,000–£10,000);
➡️ Cutting voluntary disclosure discounts from 50% to a maximum of 30%, tied to early full cooperation;
➡️Introducing an Early Account Scheme alongside a settlement mechanism for unintentional breaches. with up to a 40% discount;
➡️Streamlining processes for reporting and licensing offences; and
➡️ Raising the statutory penalty cap from £1 million to £2 million or up to 100% of the value of the sanctions breach.
🗓️ Firms can respond to the consultation through the designated channels before the 13 October 2025 deadline.