Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

713 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 14 Aug 2024

UK Cryptoassets Taskforce meets for the first time

The first meeting of the UK’s new Cryptoassets Taskforce took place today. The Taskforce agreed its objectives, which include exploring the impact of cryptoassets, the potential benefits and challenges of the application of distributed ledger technology in financial services, and assessing what, if any, regulation is required in response.

FCA calls for more innovation in mortgage market

The Financial Conduct Authority wants UK lenders to provide more online tools to help customers choose the right mortgage deal and to switch more easily to cheaper products.

CybSafe secures one-year contract with FCA to tackle human element of cybersecurity

CybSafe, the providers of a GCHQ-accredited cyber security awareness platform, announced that it has been selected by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to help shape guidance on tackling the human aspect of cyber security in the financial services sector as part of the FCA’s 2018/2019 Business Plan.

FCA unveils 2018/19 Business Plan

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its Business Plan for 2018/19 which sets out the key priorities for the coming year.

FCA issues cryptocurrency derivatives warning

We are aware of a growing number of UK firms offering so-called cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency-related assets. As indicated in our Feedback Statement on DLT, cryptocurrencies are not currently regulated by the FCA provided they are not part of other regulated products or services.

Regulators to hash out global fintech sandbox

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority says that it will start working with partners in Europe, the Far East and the US on a blueprint for a global regulatory fintech sandbox.

Barclays propels Coinbase into Faster Payments

Digital currency exchange Coinbase has been granted an e-money license by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and joined the Faster Payments Scheme as an indirect member courtesy of a tie-up with Barclays Bank.

Market infrastructure body backs FCA global sandbox

The World Federation of Exchanges has thrown its weight behind an FCA proposal to create a global regulatory sandbox, reiterating its support for an internationally coherent supervisory approach to emerging financial technologies.

FCA authorises comparison app Bean

A new app that can help users save hundreds of pounds every year by managing their recurring payments has become the first of its kind to be regulated in the UK.

FCA publishes new credit card rules

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its final policy statement on new rules for the credit card market.

CBA and ING partner on RegTech pilot

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and ING have carried out a RegTech pilot which saw them use AI to simplify the processing of regulatory information.

FCA calls for feedback on RegTech reporting PoC

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has launched a call for input on the use of technology to achieve smarter regulatory reporting