
The FCA’s Latest CDD Review Sends a Clear Message: Due Diligence Must Be Evidenced, Not Just Performed
The FCA’s 2026 review of customer due diligence controls highlights a recurring weakness across firms: due diligence may be taking place, but firms cannot always demonstrate what was done, why it was done, or how higher-risk customers were treated differently. The findings reinforce the need for structured, risk-based and evidence-backed CDD and EDD processes.






