The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Is the UK Government Heeding IG’s Call to Save the Stock Market?
- UK’s “Leeds Reforms” address the lowest G7 retail investment by promoting a shift from cash to investments.
- FCA will launch a “Targeted Support” regime next year to guide savers toward investment options.
Tuesday, 15/07/2025 | 14:48 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Applies New Tech to Handle 3,200% More Financial Promotions Reviewed in Three Years
- The regulator removes over 50 apps, including from Google Play, and suspends 1,600 websites.
- Over 1,500 firms had their authorisations cancelled, a 20% rise from 2023.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 15:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports 209 Consumer Duty Allegations Among 2,684 Whistleblowing Claims
- The regulator received 1,131 reports in 2024/25, generating 2,684 allegations and 908 actions.
- Several cases led to FCA interventions, including reviews and changes in sales practices over Consumer Duty concerns.
Friday, 27/06/2025 | 14:42 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Emails Tell a Different Story; Tribunal Backs FCA Ban on Former Barclays CEO
- Jes Staley is banned from senior financial roles for misleading the FCA about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
- FCA fine cut to £1.1M after Barclays withheld Staley’s deferred share awards.
Thursday, 26/06/2025 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Consumer Duty Fulfilled – If You Ask the FCA
- Paul Golden notes that while the FCA is quick to applaud itself with banks' praise for the Consumer Duty, many UK brokers cite the same rules as one of the reasons they’re exiting the market.
- He also delved into Europe's aim to move towards a T+1 settlement system and its ambition for a digital euro.
Wednesday, 18/06/2025 | 10:59 GMT by
Paul Golden
3 Arrests, 3 Criminal Proceedings: FCA Cracks Down on “Rogue Finfluencers”
- The British regulator is leading a group of nine agencies in a global crackdown on illegal finfluencers.
- Its warning alerts led to over 650 content takedown requests on social media platforms.
Friday, 06/06/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Arnab Shome
FCA’s New Complaints Reporting Likely to Affect CFD and Retail Trading Firms
- Five separate data returns will be consolidated into one to reduce burden and improve data quality.
- Firms with more than 500 complaints must report, with CFDs and retail likely included.
Thursday, 22/05/2025 | 13:50 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Receives 281 Whistleblowing Reports, Compliance Tops Allegations in Q1 2025
- Most whistleblowing reports, 150, were submitted via the online reporting form, and 42 via email.
- The FCA took action in over 40% of whistleblowing cases closed in the quarter.
Monday, 12/05/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Sees Progress in Smaller Firms; Are CFDs Coming Under the Radar of High-Risk Investments?
- Some smaller firms have yet to fully implement the Consumer Duty, impacting their compliance.
- CFDs and other high-risk products are not always sold to suitable clients, raising regulatory concerns.
Thursday, 08/05/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Warns Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Illegal Forex Finfluencers
- The regulator urges a rise from two to five years for promoting unauthorised financial schemes.
- Recently, the regulator charged individuals for promoting unauthorised forex schemes, with trials set for 2024 and 2027.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 09:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Launches AI Testing and Sandbox for Forex, Commodities, and Other Financial Sectors
- The regulator launched PASS to assist cryptoasset, payments, and wholesale firms entering the UK market.
- Independent research shows firms in FCA sandboxes are more likely to secure funding and stay operational.
Tuesday, 29/04/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Allows 16,000 Firms to Skip Three Data Collections; Do CFD Providers Benefit?
- The regulator has launched 'My FCA' to centralise regulatory tasks with a single sign-in system.
- Firms may omit specific returns during consultation without facing any submission penalties.
Wednesday, 16/04/2025 | 09:53 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA’s Review Exposes Concerns over Push Notifications and Prize Draws in Trading Apps
- A study of 9,000 consumers revealed that trading apps with digital features resulted in riskier investments.
- Firms recognize the need for responsible digital engagement but lack checks to ensure consumer understanding.
Friday, 11/04/2025 | 12:16 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
PRA Proposes Raising FSCS Deposit Protection Limit to £110K for CFD Traders
- The FSCS has paid over £20 billion in compensation, mostly due to the 2008 financial crisis.
- The proposal to raise the protection limit from £85K to £110K may take effect in December 2025.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 11:43 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Gains FCA EMI License: Restores US Staking Services After SEC Lawsuit Dismissal
- The firm aims to expand its UK operations by offering over 300 crypto assets for trading.
- Recently, the SEC dismissed a lawsuit against Kraken, allowing staking services' reintroduction.
Monday, 10/03/2025 | 14:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA and PRA Appoint Ex-GE Capital Executive as FSCS Permanent CEO After Interim Role
- Martyn Beauchamp brings over 20 years of experience, having worked with Tesco Bank.
- His permanent appointment follows Elizabeth Passey's selection as chair of the FSCS board in 2024.
Thursday, 06/03/2025 | 16:25 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Seizes £586K from Convicted Insider Dealer, Former Goldman Sachs Analyst
- Mohammed Zina, convicted of insider dealing, must pay a confiscation order or serve five more years in prison.
- The regulator confiscates all assets of insider dealer after conviction for illegal trading.
Monday, 03/02/2025 | 12:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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