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 Intros Protections for Customers When Payment Firms Fail
FCA Intros Protections for Customers When Payment Firms Fail
August 07, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority introduced new protections for payment firms’ customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Crypto Sector Praises ‘Seismic Shift’ in UK Regulations
Crypto Sector Praises ‘Seismic Shift’ in UK Regulations
August 07, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The U.K. cryptocurrency industry is praising an update to the country’s digital asset regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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UK Wants Lenders to Simplify Digital Loan Applications 
UK Wants Lenders to Simplify Digital Loan Applications 
July 31, 2025  |  Loans

The U.K.’s financial watchdog says lenders need to make online loan applications easier to understand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Klarna Expands Financial Services With EMI Authorization
Klarna Expands Financial Services With EMI Authorization
July 30, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Klarna continues to expand beyond its pay-later roots with new financial services permissions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK and Switzerland to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Services
UK and Switzerland to Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Cross-Border Services
July 24, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is inviting U.K. and Swiss firms to express their interest in providing cross-border services as part of a new...

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UK’s FCA Proposes New Protections for BNPL Borrowers
UK’s FCA Proposes New Protections for BNPL Borrowers
July 18, 2025  |  Buy Now Pay Later

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority proposed new protections for buy now, pay later borrowers that would take effect when BNPL comes under the regulator’s...

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Crypto ATMs Seized in UK Money-Laundering Probe
Crypto ATMs Seized in UK Money-Laundering Probe
July 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

A British regulator has seized seven cryptocurrency ATMs in a money laundering investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Barclays Slapped With $56 Million Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
Barclays Slapped With $56 Million Fine for Anti-Money Laundering Failures
July 16, 2025  |  AML

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority fined Barclays 42 million pounds (about $56 million) for financial crime control lapses. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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UK Watchdog Shutters 1,600 Unlawful Financial Services Websites
UK Watchdog Shutters 1,600 Unlawful Financial Services Websites
July 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority shuttered over 1,600 websites last year suspected of promoting financial services without permission. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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