Financial Conduct Authority

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 Helps Crypto Firms Prepare for New Regulatory Regime
UK’s FCA Helps Crypto Firms Prepare for New Regulatory Regime
January 09, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority posted information for firms that want to offer crypto asset-related services in the country under the crypto asset regulatory...

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Ripple Secures Electronic Money Institution License and Crypto Asset Registration in UK
Ripple Secures Electronic Money Institution License and Crypto Asset Registration in UK
January 09, 2026  |  Regulation

Ripple received permissions that allow it to scale Ripple Payments, its cross-border payment solution that uses digital assets, in the United Kingdom. Get the Full...

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UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to...

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Zilch Enters the ‘Payments Tent’ With FCA License
Zilch Enters the ‘Payments Tent’ With FCA License
December 11, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Consumer payments platform Zilch has secured a payment services license in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Romance Fraud Reports Increase 9% in UK
Romance Fraud Reports Increase 9% in UK
October 17, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Payment service providers and online platforms have roles to play in combating romance fraud, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority said Friday (Oct. 17). Get...

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UK’s FCA Taps Raidiam to Help Test Data Sharing for Open Finance
UK’s FCA Taps Raidiam to Help Test Data Sharing for Open Finance
October 13, 2025  |  Partnerships

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has partnered with Raidiam to help firms simulate and test data sharing in support of open finance. Get the...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on How Consumer Protection Rules Should Apply to Crypto
UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on How Consumer Protection Rules Should Apply to Crypto
September 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority proposed rules to promote good business practices among cryptocurrency firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Crypto Companies Win Exemptions From Some UK Finance Rules
Crypto Companies Win Exemptions From Some UK Finance Rules
September 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is reportedly planning to exempt cryptocurrency companies from some of its rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK’s FCA Proposes Letting PSPs Set Contactless Payment Limits
UK’s FCA Proposes Letting PSPs Set Contactless Payment Limits
September 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed removing its regulatory contactless payment limits, saying fraud controls are now strong enough to allow banks and...

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