Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

722 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 25 Sep 2024

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FCA proposes rules to protect customers when payment firms go bust

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has proposed rules designed to better protect customers when payments and e-money firms go out of business.

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UK Government and FCA to reform UK retail disclosure rules

The Government and FCA announce plans to reform UK retail disclosure rules, and will temporarily exempt investment trusts from assimilated EU law requirements.

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Despite evidence to the contrary, FCA insists new access to cash rule having 'positive impact'

New rules from the FCA to protect access to cash have come into force and are already having a positive impact in local communities, says the watchdog, adopting a stance which has strained credulity in the wake of Lloyds Bank's latest branch closure programme.

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FCA files first criminal charges against operator of crypto ATM network

The Financial Conduct Authority has filed its first criminal charges against an individual accused of unlawfully running multiple crypto ATMs without FCA registration.

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FCA consults on delays to Faster Payments related to APP fraud

We’re consulting on changes to our Payment Services and Electronic Money Approach Document to support new legislation to tackle authorised push payment (APP) fraud.

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FCA publishes annual report

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its Annual Report, which shows significant improvements in its authorisations service.

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FCA sets out steps to improve access to bank accounts

In a new report, the FCA encourages account providers to do more to support those who want a bank account but don’t have one.

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FCA rules and slow approval times dent the UK's aspirations to become a global crypto hub

British ambitions to become a global crypto hub are being hindered by a conservative regulatory approach that has seen applications for registration by crypto firms drop by 51% over the past three years.

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FCA chair accused of revealing identity of internal whistleblower - FT

Ashley Alder, FCA chair, has been accused of revealing the identity of an internal whistleblower despite the regulator's policy to protect their identity.

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Discussion Paper launched on the future of digital reporting in the UK

As part of a cross-regulatory group, the Financial Reporting Council has today announced the launch of a comprehensive discussion paper on the future of digital reporting in the UK.

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FCA to move more staff to Leeds

The FCA is set to base a further 100 of its workforce in Leeds as it expands its footprint in the city.

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FCA vows to reduce burdens on firms

The rules governing financial services could be streamlined to reduce burdens on businesses, following a review launched by the FCA.