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

FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads

FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
FCA Proposes Consumer Duty on Social Media Financial Product Ads
July 17, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.K.’s financial watchdog wants to crack down on illicit marketing of financial products on social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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FCA Debuts ‘Significant Change’ to Crypto Marketing Rules
FCA Debuts ‘Significant Change’ to Crypto Marketing Rules
June 08, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

Great Britain’s financial watchdog has unveiled what it calls “tough rules” for crypto marketing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Australia Reclassifies BNPL as Credit While UK and US Regulators Eye Similar Actions
Australia Reclassifies BNPL as Credit While UK and US Regulators Eye Similar Actions
May 26, 2023  |  BNPL

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UK Watchdog Warns Banks About Post Office Money Laundering
UK Watchdog Warns Banks About Post Office Money Laundering
April 24, 2023  |  Cybersecurity

The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog wants to stop money laundering through the Post Office, a retail company that provides products and services, including postage stamps...

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Crypto Companies Crunched by Cautious UK Banks
Crypto Companies Crunched by Cautious UK Banks
April 02, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cryptocurrency plans have reportedly hit some snags. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FCA Says Many Payments Firms’ Controls Aren’t ‘Sufficiently Robust’
FCA Says Many Payments Firms’ Controls Aren’t ‘Sufficiently Robust’
March 17, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

A United Kingdom regulator has cautioned payments firms that it expects their controls to be “sufficiently robust.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Railsbank Reportedly Seeking Sale Through an Insolvency Process
Railsbank Reportedly Seeking Sale Through an Insolvency Process
March 03, 2023  |  Legal & Regulation

Railsbank Technology is reportedly close to being sold through an insolvency process. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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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  |  Legal & Regulation

A British regulator has told eMoney firms that they need to change some practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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