Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

713 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 14 Aug 2024

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FCA to create 'simplified' financial advice regime

As part of its consumer investment strategy, the FCA has set out new proposals to improve people’s access to financial advice so they can invest with confidence.

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FCA issues warning about trading app gamification

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned stock trading app operators to review design features, including those with game-like elements, which risk prompting consumers to take actions against their own interest.

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FCA issues final notice to former Sonali Bank CEO for AML failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly censured Mohammad Ataur Rahman Prodhan, the former Chief Executive Officer of Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK) for anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

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FCA warns of jail time for BNPL bosses over financial promotions

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is warning BNPL bosses that they could face jail time if they do not stick to stringent financial promotion rules.

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FCA to clamp down on greenwashing

In a bid to clamp down on greenwashing, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing a package of new measures including investment product sustainability labels and restrictions on how terms like ‘ESG’, ‘green’ or ‘sustainable’ can be used.

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FCA commences study into Big Tech entry into financial services

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is launching a study on the potential competition benefits and harms from Big Tech firms’ entry into a range of retail financial services sectors.

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FCA toughens stance on bank branch closures

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set additional expectations for banks that are considering branch or ATM closures.

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25% of consumers vulnerable to scams when withdrawing pension savings - FCA

FCA research has found that a quarter of consumers would consider withdrawing pensions savings to cover cost of living in the current crisis. According to the FCA, this renders consumers vulnerable to ‘misdirection’ scam tactics.

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FCA’s amendment to the 90 day PSD2 rule comes into effect

The update will further streamline users’ ability to confirm data access for open banking services.

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UK watchdog warns consumers of dealings with FTX

THE FCA has warned consumers to steer clear of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which is selling products and services in the UK without authorisation from the regulator.

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Revolut under pressure over internal audit

Online bank Revolut is facing more questions over its internal controls after it was criticised by a UK regulator for the unacceptably high risk of "material misstatement" in its account auditing.

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UK's bank branch sharing project to be extended

A trial project involving bank branches shared by multiple institutions is set to be rolled out across the UK.