The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The UK Watchdog Doubles Reporting Burden, Including FX and CFD Brokers, Starting 2027
- The sweeping changes to reporting rules will affect all FCA-regulated entities after an initial test period.
- The new requirements track vulnerable customers, and increase reporting frequency to twice yearly.
Wednesday, 03/12/2025 | 11:01 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Arrest in London Sparks Speculation Over Possible Market-Manipulation Scheme
- FCA and Met Police arrest a London resident during a widening market-misconduct probe.
- The suspect is released on bail as investigators review evidence and explore possible links.
Thursday, 27/11/2025 | 13:30 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
Retail Brokers See Lower Costs: FCA Updates Reporting for 7 Billion Trades
- The regulator aims to save £100M by adjusting MiFID transaction reporting requirements.
- Changes include removing FX derivatives, 6M financial instruments from reporting requirements.
Friday, 21/11/2025 | 13:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Is Consumer Duty the Next Flashpoint Between the FCA and CFD Brokers?
- Paul Golden dives into rule Britannia this week, as the UK’s financial regulator takes aim at CFD brokers failing to meet their consumer-protection duties.
- He also explains why the chancellor of the exchequer will have her work cut out to persuade more Brits to invest in the stock market and why the Scots may be raising a kilt.
Thursday, 20/11/2025 | 14:30 GMT by
Paul Golden
FCA Flags CFD Firms for Inconsistent Charges and Poor Consumer Protections
- The regulator will engage firms directly and take action against those not meeting standards.
- "Consumer Duty sets higher protection as CFDs remain complex and risky for investors," FCA says.
Thursday, 13/11/2025 | 11:00 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and MAS Collaboration on AI Begins Amid Growing Broker Integration
- Regulators in the UK and Singapore to Jointly Test AI Tools and Share Insights.
- Brokers increasingly use AI for investor tools; Interactive Brokers, TradeStation, CMC Markets adopt new solutions.
Wednesday, 12/11/2025 | 10:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports £75M CFD Loss for 90K Retail Investors at One Firm Promoted by Finfluencers
- According to the regulator, CFD rules protect 400K investors yearly, providing £267M–£451M in value.
- The regulator blocked 1.6K websites, removed 50 apps, and targeted over 1.5K finfluencers.
Thursday, 30/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Pushes Ahead with Tokenisation to Reshape Asset Management: What About Retail Investors?
- Tokenisation may reduce costs and improve efficiency in fund management.
- Retail investors are unlikely to benefit directly, as most lack time or expertise to assess tokenised securities.
Tuesday, 14/10/2025 | 09:57 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Stephane Malrait Joins FCA as Non-Executive Director After Three Decades in Banking
- Malrait brings experience from ING, Societe Generale, JPMorgan, and fintech roles.
- He currently serves as Non-Executive Director at Quorum 15, a part-time role over six years.
Tuesday, 07/10/2025 | 10:59 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
IG Becomes First UK-Listed Firm with FCA Crypto Licence; Enabling Direct Transfers for Traders
- Customers can now trade stocks, indices, ETFs, FX, commodities, derivatives, and crypto in one place.
- The firm expands its crypto range, updates pricing, and will migrate existing users to the licensed platform.
Tuesday, 30/09/2025 | 12:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FINMA, FCA, and PRA Seal Swiss-UK BFSA MoU for Cross Border Investor Access
- The deal could expand investor access to cross-border products, including retail CFDs.
- The MoU sets rules for notifications, returns, and registration, with the BFSA taking effect in early 2026.
Monday, 22/09/2025 | 16:47 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Charges 3 Finfluencers Over CFDs Promotion – Will Stricter Rules Follow?
- Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha, and Luke Desmaris are facing charges for promoting forex trading through CFDs.
- They pleaded not guilty and will face a hearing on 8 October 2025.
Thursday, 11/09/2025 | 04:43 GMT by
Arnab Shome
Stablecoins, UK Policy Clashes, and Retail Crypto’s Rise: Could ETFs and CFDs Be Next?
- The vast majority of stablecoin transactions are now taking place outside the banking system. Paul Golden weighs in on how banks are aiming to bring these cryptocurrencies to the mainstream payments system.
- He also discusses the policy conundrum in the UK regarding the digital pound and the impact of the FCA's decision in favour of retail crypto ETNs.
Thursday, 04/09/2025 | 10:24 GMT by
Paul Golden
Nearly 500 Victims Fall for Fake FCA Recovery Scams This Year
- The UK's regulator received nearly 4,500 reports of impersonation scams in the first half of 2025.
- Most victims were over 56, with crypto recovery scams being the most common method used by criminals.
Wednesday, 27/08/2025 | 09:50 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Prosecutes for Facebook-Based £1.3 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Retail Investors
- The FCA prosecuted the Ponzi scheme that targeted 238 investors, promising 350% annual returns.
- A recent BaFin study shows investors aged 18–45 increasingly use social media for financial advice.
Friday, 08/08/2025 | 06:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Exclusive: Ultima Markets Enters the UK, Gains FCA Licence
- While other CFD brokers are withdrawing from the UK, Ultima Markets' decision shows that it still sees long-term potential.
- "We believe we can find our space in the mature market and opportunities where Ultima Markets can provide value to UK traders."
Friday, 01/08/2025 | 11:38 GMT by
Arnab Shome
FCA Wants Less Data, Markets Move on Feeling – and Spain’s Rebound Tells a Story
- UK watchdog reduced the data collected from firms. But will it remove the reporting burden from firms? Paul Golden weighs in.
- He also explores how markets react more to sentiment rather than data, and the doldrums in the Spanish markets.
Thursday, 31/07/2025 | 09:03 GMT by
Paul Golden
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