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FCA "Name and Shame" Policy: Regulator Attributes to Numerous Inquiries from Legislators
2024-05-08T20:41:21.488+02:00
The regulator's CEO, Nikhil Rathi, appeared before the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee today (Wednesday).
FCA receives approximately 650 letters yearly from Members of Parliament inquiring about ongoing investigations.
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UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Clashes with FCA over Controversial “Name and Shame” Policy
2024-05-01T12:29:23.922+02:00
He joins the voices arguing that the FCA's plan could hinder economic growth.
The debate underscores the increasing tension between the government and the regulator.
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FCA Approval Expands Stratiphy's Retail Offerings with Customized Portfolios
2024-05-01T10:46:58.736+02:00
The firm has become FCA's first approved independent wealth manager for retail client investments.
It now can offer tailored portfolios to retail investors, diverging from tradition and unlocking growth.
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The UK Financial Services Firms Receive 1.87M Complaints in H2 2023
2024-04-30T06:46:03.294+02:00
The FCA's complaints data shows an overall 1% dip in the second part of the last year.
However, credit cards and current accounts bucked the trend with visible increases.
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FCA Targets Financial Promotions: 85% of Interventions Directed at Lending and Investments
2024-04-26T16:16:58.702+02:00
The regulator issued 597 alerts concerning unauthorized firms and individuals.
Approximately 11% of these alerts were linked to clone scams.
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Even Ministers Believe FCA's "Name and Shame" Policy Will Harm the City of London
2024-04-24T10:28:16.827+02:00
Critics from the private and public sectors argue that the move could unfairly damage reputations.
Specifically, the FCA's investigations last an average of 4 years, and 65% conclude end without any resulting action.
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FCA Acts: Kent Resident Faces £2.67M Investment Scheme Charges
2024-04-23T16:45:52.998+02:00
The allegations center around involvement in an unauthorized investment scheme named 'Kube Trading'.
The FCA has planned to enhance transparency by divulging more about its investigations into companies earlier.
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FCA Flags Suspected Clone Firm Impersonating Legitimate Forexeze Limited
2024-04-19T22:18:47.933+02:00
The regulator said that the clone firm operates using the names forexeze.com and forex-eze.com.
The clone entity uses email addresses such as info@forexeze.com and support@forex-eze.com.
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This Company Sidesteps £50 Million Fine, as FCA Wants to Compensate More Investors
2024-04-11T11:15:36.398+02:00
The regulator finds Link Fund Solutions mismanaged Woodford Equity Income Fund.
However, it will not impose a multimillion-pound fine to give more money back to investors.
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FCA Finds New Payment Method for Investment Research: Discover How
2024-04-10T12:42:50.587+02:00
Market watchdog proposes flexible payment options for investment research.
The new proposal allows the bundling of research and execution payments.
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FCA Wins Court Approval to Reclaim £1.6m from AWL and Director
2024-04-04T11:56:06.301+02:00
AWL gathered £2.8 million through unauthorized deposits and schemes, according to the FCA.
Further court proceedings will decide how the funds from the agreement will be distributed.
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Alchemy Pay Invests in UK's LaPay to Expand Global Payment Solutions
2024-03-28T18:50:19.635+02:00
LaPay holds a UK Authorised Payment Institution License regulated by the FCA.
Alchemy Pay holds regulatory licenses across four continents, totaling six licenses.
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"Law, Not Likes," FCA to Fight with Memes and Reels in Financial Promotions
2024-03-26T12:40:43.797+02:00
The regulator again cracks down on misleading financial ads on social media.
This time, however, it focuses on the latest forms of marketing, including memes.
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LSE Opens Doors to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETN Applications
2024-03-25T19:49:12.246+02:00
The proposed commencement date for trading these Crypto ETN securities is May 28.
The Exchange's decision hinges on the FCA's approval of base prospectuses.
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FCA Flags Clone Firm Impersonating Legitimate Claims Solutions UK Limited
2024-03-21T17:02:20.405+02:00
This suspected clone entity operates under false details, including its name, address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and website.
There is no legitimate connection between the clone firm and the authorized entity, Claims Solution UK Limited.
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FCA's 2024-2025 Assertive Stance: Tougher on Firms, Safer for Consumers
2024-03-19T11:20:35.426+02:00
The UK's regulator unveils a yearly plan to protect consumers and promote competition.
To achieve that, FCA wants to boost employment by exceeding 5,000 people.
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Retail FX
Regulators Tackle Debt Collection Challenges amidst Cost of Living Surge
2024-03-18T12:19:34.602+02:00
In 2020, firms paid £570 million in compensation for treatment deficiencies.
Banks are advised to improve the treatment of small business owners in debt collection.
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The UK Regulator Unlocks New Crypto Product but Only for Select Few
2024-03-11T09:58:38.996+02:00
The FCA will allow UK Recognised Investment Exchanges to list crypto asset-backed ETNs.
However, the decision only applies to professionals, and retail investors still lack access.
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FCA Approves Portofino Technologies to Offer Crypto Services in the UK
2024-03-04T14:53:52.272+02:00
This approval enables Portofino Technologies to offer OTC services in the UK.
The company targets institutional crypto investors in the region.
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FCA Grants UK EMI Licence to Volt for Global Payment Expansion
2024-02-29T11:00:00.000+02:00
The license advances Connect, issuing virtual accounts for account-to-account payments.
Research found that 50% of UK businesses struggle with payment processing control and visibility.
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Named and Shamed: UK Regulator to Publicly Reveal Probed Firms
2024-02-27T10:27:00.757+02:00
The regulator will reveal more about company probes earlier to boost market transparency.
Also, similar to the US SEC, the market watchdog wants to offer financial incentives to informants.
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FCA Chief Urges Global Collaboration on Fintech Regulation
2024-02-21T11:36:04.816+02:00
Ashley Alder emphasizes the need for global fintech regulation collaboration.
He stresses the importance of managing Big Tech's power and reaffirms the EU partnership.
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Sunak Government Sets Summer Deadline for Stablecoins and Crypto Staking Clampdown
2024-02-20T14:18:49.030+02:00
The UK government wants to introduce crypto regulations within six months.
The main aim is to enhance consumer protection and foster ethical innovation.
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FCA Alert: Organised Crime Groups Exploiting Equity Markets Raises Concerns
2024-02-16T14:03:58.961+02:00
Suspicious trading in the UK and international equities significantly impacts market integrity.
Key indicators of OCG exploitation include clients generating STORs, pre-M&A trading, and new security trading.
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How Financial Firms Are Handling New Consumer Duty Rules: FCA Investigates
2024-02-15T11:44:41.549+02:00
Regulator investigates UK financial advice firms for Consumer Duty compliance.
It sent a survey to the 20 biggest advice companies in the country.
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