FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority is a financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom, but operates independently of the UK Government, and is financed by charging fees to members of the financial services industry.

(source: fca.org.uk)

Brexit Tracker: VC Funding Remains Steady, SMEs Still Confident, FCA Risk Watchlist
Brexit Tracker: VC Funding Remains Steady, SMEs Still Confident, FCA Risk Watchlist
April 18, 2017  |  Brexit

Though Brexit has brought about a lingering air of uncertainty, there are some parts of the economy that are doing their best to remain steady....

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FCA Calls For International Regulatory Framework For Fintechs
FCA Calls For International Regulatory Framework For Fintechs
April 12, 2017  |  Regulation

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is calling for the creation of an international regulatory framework for FinTech startups to prevent a so-called “Wild West”...

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UK Regs Reopen Lloyds, HBOS SME Fraud Probe
UK Regs Reopen Lloyds, HBOS SME Fraud Probe
April 10, 2017  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced it is reopening an inquiry into Lloyds’ HBOS scandal as the bank revealed plans to set aside $124 million...

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FCA Proposes New Rules To Help Credit Card Debt Holders
FCA Proposes New Rules To Help Credit Card Debt Holders
April 04, 2017  |  Consumer Finance

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Monday (April 3) it is proposing new rules to help customers who have ongoing credit card debt. In a...

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Proplend Gets Authorization From FCA For P2P
Proplend Gets Authorization From FCA For P2P
March 03, 2017  |  Payment Methods

Proplend, the P2P lender, announced Thursday (March 2) that it has been granted full authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for peer-to-peer lending, paving...

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FCA Warns P2P Lenders About Lending Money To Finance Firms
FCA Warns P2P Lenders About Lending Money To Finance Firms
March 01, 2017  |  Security & Fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U.K. regulatory body, has written a letter to all CEOs of peer-to-peer (p2p) lenders and loan-based crowdfunding platforms that provide funding...

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UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
UK Moves To Protect Alt-Lending Investors
December 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce new rules aimed at protecting investors of the alternative lending community, reports said Friday (Dec. 9)....

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FCA Seeks Feedback On High-Cost Credit Products
FCA Seeks Feedback On High-Cost Credit Products
November 30, 2016  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Tuesday (Nov. 29) it is seeking evidence and feedback to further its work on high-cost credit, including a...

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