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)

UK’s FCA: eMoney CEOs Must Make Consumer Duty Rules ‘Top Priority’
UK’s FCA: eMoney CEOs Must Make Consumer Duty Rules ‘Top Priority’
February 21, 2023  |  Regulation

A British regulator has told eMoney firms that they need to change some practices. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Director of Payment and Digital Assets Matthew...

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Payoneer Adds UK License to Its Global Regulatory Approvals
Payoneer Adds UK License to Its Global Regulatory Approvals
February 17, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Payoneer has received another license as it aims to extend its services around the world. The FinTech company said in a Friday (Feb. 17) press...

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UK Edges Closer to BNPL Regulation as Consultation Kicks Off
UK Edges Closer to BNPL Regulation as Consultation Kicks Off
February 15, 2023  |  BNPL

The U.K. has launched a long-awaited consultation aimed at regulating the BNPL sector. The eight-week consultation, which started Tuesday (Feb. 14) and was announced by...

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FCA Threatens Jail Time for Crypto Ad Violations
FCA Threatens Jail Time for Crypto Ad Violations
February 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A British regulator is promising “robust action” against cryptocurrency companies violating its advertising rules. That action, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Monday (Feb. 6),...

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UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
February 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s financial regulator sent out over 1,800 alerts last year to protect consumers from financial scams. In a Friday (Feb. 3) press release, the...

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Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
January 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

As European regulators crack down on unlicensed crypto exchanges, gaining approval is proving challenging. Last week, for instance, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central...

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UK Watchdog Warns of Price Fixing Among Money Transfer Firms
UK Watchdog Warns of Price Fixing Among Money Transfer Firms
January 25, 2023  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s consumer watchdog has accused three money transfer firms of price fixing. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) alleged in a Wednesday (Jan. 25) news release that Dollar East, Hafiz Bros...

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FCA Fines Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust Banks For AML Failures
FCA Fines Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust Banks For AML Failures
January 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The FCA has fined Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust banks over anti-money laundering (AML) failures. In the first penalty, announced by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority on...

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FCA Cautions Holiday Shoppers Against Rise in Loan Fee Scams
FCA Cautions Holiday Shoppers Against Rise in Loan Fee Scams
December 22, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

The U.K.’s financial regulator has warned consumers to be wary of Christmas scams. With inflation in the double figures, many in the country are turning...

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