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UK Government and FCA Set to Overhaul PRIIPs Regulation for Retail Investors

  • Legislation for the new CCI regime will be introduced to improve transparency for retail investors.
  • The regulator will not enforce PRIIPs regulations against investment trusts until new legislation is enacted.
Thursday, 19/09/2024 | 09:27 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

UK Crypto Registration Applications Fall 51% over Three Years: FCA Data

  • Withdrawn crypto applications decreased by 78% in the past year, reflecting compliance with FCA rules.
  • UK crypto regulation faces challenges with fewer applications and lengthy approval times.
Wednesday, 28/08/2024 | 09:49 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

Webull UK Launches Exchange-Traded Options and New Savings Features

  • Options trading has followed the recent introduction of Webull Savings for UK users.
  • The firm has extended 24-hour trading to Thailand after launching the feature in Malaysia.
Tuesday, 27/08/2024 | 09:05 GMT by Tareq Sikder
CryptoCurrency

FCA Identifies Compliance Issues in Crypto Firms: Failures in Financial Promotions

  • The FCA found mixed results, with some firms meeting standards while others failed to comply.
  • Firms need to enhance their systems and controls to avoid regulatory consequences.
Wednesday, 07/08/2024 | 09:58 GMT by Tareq Sikder
FinTech

UK Fintech Investment Soars to $7.3 Billion in H1: EMEA Investment Falls

  • Geopolitical uncertainty, inflation, and high interest rates have subdued investment compared to 2021.
  • EMEA fintech investment dropped from $19.1 billion in H2 2023 to $11.4 billion in H1 2024.
Tuesday, 06/08/2024 | 09:53 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

IG Ends PayPal Payments for UK Users Following FCA Discussions

  • Users are advised to use Apple Pay for instant and smooth payments.
  • Two IG subsidiaries saw profit declines in FY23, while IG Trading and Investments turned around.
Tuesday, 06/08/2024 | 08:37 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

UK's Digital Wallet Surge: PSR and FCA Examine Consumer and Business Effects

  • More than half of UK adults now use digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.
  • Regulators are examining their market impact, with results expected by early 2025.
Monday, 15/07/2024 | 14:41 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

FCA Revises UK Listing Rules, Investor Protections Maintained

  • The new rules remove votes on some transactions but require shareholder approval for major events.
  • Effective July 29, 2024, the new rules aim to balance risk with economic growth needs.
Thursday, 11/07/2024 | 08:16 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Payments

Tackling APP Scams: The UK's Bold Steps to Protect Consumers from Fraud

  • The PSR tackles APP scams with new reimbursement rules and enhanced fraud prevention.
  • APP scam victims to receive timely reimbursements under new regulations.
Wednesday, 10/07/2024 | 15:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

Payment System Outages Highlight Vulnerabilities in Banking Infrastructure

  • Service disruptions at HSBC, Nationwide reveal digital banking weaknesses.
  • Ripple effects of technical failures.
Friday, 28/06/2024 | 16:09 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
FinTech

Adyen and SumUp Partner to Accelerate Payment Solutions for SMEs

  • The collaboration expands same-day settlements to small merchants in Europe and the UK.
  • It aims to provide near-instant access to funds, reducing large working capital reserves.
Friday, 21/06/2024 | 15:11 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Retail FX

FCA and Police Collaborate in Arrests over Suspected Illegal Crypto Exchange

  • Authorities seized devices and interviewed suspects, who were then released on bail.
  • The exchange allegedly facilitated over £1 billion in unregistered crypto asset transactions.
Thursday, 20/06/2024 | 10:13 GMT by Tareq Sikder
Payments

UK Tourism Goes Cashless: DNA Payments and Alipay+ Lead the Way

  • Tourists trade cash for convenience in UK’s mobile payment era.
Monday, 03/06/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

How Fraudsters Are Shifting Tactics in the Digital Age

  • Sophisticated scams require sophisticated solutions.
Thursday, 23/05/2024 | 15:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

Behind the Mastercard and Visa Crackdown: How the PSR Scrutinizes Card Scheme Fees

  • The Payment Systems Regulator answers key questions on proposed reforms.
Wednesday, 22/05/2024 | 14:08 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

UK's Reimbursement Plan Shakes Up Payments Industry

  • From wild west to robin hood.
Thursday, 16/05/2024 | 10:55 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

The Great APP Heist: Rethinking Responsibility in a Digital Age of Deception

  • A look into how the UK is handling APP fraud.
Thursday, 11/04/2024 | 16:00 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Payments

UK Contemplates Visa and Mastercard Fee Caps Amid Crypto Disruption

  • Can cryptocurrencies disrupt Mastercard and Visa's 99% stronghold?
Thursday, 14/12/2023 | 12:19 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
Retail FX

Europe's Shifting Landscape: A Triptych of Economic Challenges

  • Political crescendos and economic twists.
Thursday, 23/11/2023 | 14:37 GMT by Pedro Ferreira
CryptoCurrency

Nexo Responds to FCA: Ending Crypto Cashback Payouts in the UK

  • The FCA has imposed stringent promotion rules for the cryptocurrency industry.
  • Other firms, including PayPal, Luno, and Bybit, have scaled back their services in the UK.
Friday, 06/10/2023 | 14:00 GMT by Jared Kirui
Institutional FX

Capital Index's Struggles Continue: 2022 Revenue Down 14%

  • The company posted a net loss of £202,000 in 2022.
  • Its revenue decreased 30% in the previous year.
Thursday, 21/09/2023 | 20:45 GMT by Jared Kirui
Payments

The Adoption of Open Banking and Its Impact on the Payments Industry in the United Kingdom

  • Get to know the open banking landscape in the UK.
Monday, 17/07/2023 | 12:07 GMT by FM Contributors
Retail FX

Webull Enters the UK after Launching in Three Major APAC Jurisdictions

  • Webull now extends its low-commission trading to UK residents.
  • The platform's expansion follows its success in several other global markets.
Wednesday, 12/07/2023 | 07:59 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

Three Out of Four Traders Consider ChatGPT a Trusted Source for Financial Advice

  • A majority of UK traders view ChatGPT as a reliable source of financial advice.
  • The study by Investor Index reveals a paradigm shift toward AI advisors.
Wednesday, 21/06/2023 | 09:54 GMT by Damian Chmiel
FinTech

UK Regulators Set Up New Working Groups to Expand Open Banking

  • JROC seeks to expand the range of payment services in the UK's open banking industry.
  • The new working groups would also oversee the mitigation of the risks of financial crimes.
Tuesday, 06/06/2023 | 15:57 GMT by Jared Kirui
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