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 Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
FCA Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
August 27, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

England’s financial watchdog wants residents to be wary of fraudsters impersonating the agency. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Wednesday (Aug. 27) that it had...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
August 08, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will continue to engage with the industry as it works to establish a new standard-setting body for open banking...

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

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority introduced new protections for payment firms’ customers. The new changes, set to go into effect in May 2026, are...

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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. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Thursday (Aug. 7), this follows a decision...

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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. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Thursday (July 31) that a review...

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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. The Swedish FinTech announced Wednesday (July 30) that its British subsidiary Klarna Financial Services...

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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  |  Legal & 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  |  BNPL

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. The seizures came as part of an operation by the Financial Conduct...

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