Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

713 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 14 Aug 2024

FxPro shelves IPO amid FCA crackdown

Currency trading firm FxPro has abandoned plans for a London stock market flotation as a result of the UK regulator's plan to crackdown on the growing financial spread betting market, according to Sky News

Asic launches licence exemption scheme for fintechs

Australia's securities watchdog has released a number of waivers that will enable eligible fintechs to test services without the need to hold an Australian Financial Service licence or to make individual applications to the regulator.

FCA launches study into competition in the mortgage market

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today launched a market study to consider whether competition in the mortgage sector can be improved to benefit consumers.

FCA to re-write the rule book on crowdfunding

The Financial Conduct Authority is preparing to crackdown on lax practices in the UK's booming crowdfunding industry after raising concerns about misleading and complex marketing and inadequate provisions for winding down when a platform goes belly-up.

FCA and HKMA agree fintech collaboration pact

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have entered into a Co-operation Agreement (Agreement) to foster collaboration between the two regulatory authorities in promoting financial innovation.

FCA calls for input on high-cost credit and overdrafts

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it is seeking evidence and feedback to further inform its work on high-cost credit, including a review of the payday loan price cap.

Big Data and distributed ledgers key to beating financial crime - FCA chief

A combination of Big Data analytics and distributed ledger technology could help financial institutions combat escalating levels of financial crime, says the chief executive of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, Andrew Bailey.

London-Shanghai Stock Connect gets green light; fintech bridge to China agreed

Plans for London-Shanghai Stock Connect have been greenlighted by the British Government as the country looks to expand global trade ties in a post-Brexit world.

RegTech to the fore in second FCA TechSprint

The Financial Conduct Authority is preparing to run its second TechSprint event, a two-day app development challenge on the theme of 'unlocking regulatory compliance'.

HSBC and Lloyds among first FCA sandbox cohort; applications invited for next round

The Financial Conduct Authority is inviting fintech startups and banks to apply to join its second regulatory sandbox cohort, where innovative financial products can be tested before proceeding to authorisation.

FCA steps up action on current accounts

The Financial Conduct Authority has set out a series of measures to stimulate competition in the UK's moribund current account market, promising to go above and beyond remedies proposed by the Competition and Markets Authority.

FCA slaps £3.25 million fine on Sonali bank for AML failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK) £3,250,600 and has imposed a restriction, preventing it from accepting deposits from new customers for 168 days.