Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 10 Sep 2025

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First court appearance for three ‘finfluencers’ charged in FCA-led global crackdown

Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, each individually charged with an offence relating to their social media posts.

FCA consults on proposals to scrap contactless limits

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FCA consults on proposals to scrap contactless limits

The UK's Financial Condut Authority is consulting on proposals to raise contactless limits for larger payments.

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UK Government consults on plans to streamline payments regulation

In March 2025, the government announced that it will consolidate the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) primarily within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the Regulatory Action Plan.

LSEG offers to share data centre rooftop after FCA competition probe

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LSEG offers to share data centre rooftop after FCA competition probe

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to give up exclusive rights to the rooftop of its data centre building to allay regulatory concerns that the arrangement hinders competition for low latency connectivity services (LLCS).

FCA’s targeted support proposal sparks debate on advice boundaries and consumer access

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FCA’s targeted support proposal sparks debate on advice boundaries and consumer access

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released rules for targeted support, which would allow organisations to provide guidance to specific consumers on financial products that would best suit them.

UK watchdog warns of rise in fake FCA scams

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UK watchdog warns of rise in fake FCA scams

The Financial Conduct Authority is warning consumers to be on the look-out for fake FCA scams after being inundated with reports of bogus emails and calls from fraudsters impersonating the regulatory body.

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FCA approves first Pisces operator

On 21 August, the FCA approved the London Stock Exchange to operate a PISCES platform, a new type of private stock market.

Beware car finance scam calls, FCA warns

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Beware car finance scam calls, FCA warns

The Financial Conduct Authority is warning people about a new scam surrounding car finance compensation claims.

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FCA shares feedback on new standard setting body for open banking

There has been significant progress in open banking over the past 6 months, and we want to build upon that momentum.

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Fraudster convicted in £1.3m Ponzi scheme following FCA investigation

Daniel Pugh has been found guilty of fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA.

FCA tightens the screws on e-money firms; consumer groups say "too little, too late"

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FCA tightens the screws on e-money firms; consumer groups say "too little, too late"

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has finalised new rules to protect consumer's money in the event of payment firm insolvency.

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FCA opens retail access to crypto ETNs

Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the FCA.

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