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 Proposes New Protections for BNPL Borrowers

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. 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  |  Legal & 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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FCA Fines Monzo $28.5 Million for Accepting ‘Implausible’ Customer Info
FCA Fines Monzo $28.5 Million for Accepting ‘Implausible’ Customer Info
July 08, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Monzo, a digital bank in the United Kingdom, was fined 21,091,300 pounds (about $28.5 million) for deficient financial crime controls. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nvidia and FCA Invite Companies to Play in AI ‘Sandbox’
Nvidia and FCA Invite Companies to Play in AI ‘Sandbox’
June 09, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia has teamed with the U.K.’s financial watchdog to help companies explore artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues
Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues
May 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Neobank Starling expanded its customer base last year, even as regulatory issues diminished profits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Shein Reportedly Looks to Hong Kong After Derailed UK IPO
Shein Reportedly Looks to Hong Kong After Derailed UK IPO
May 28, 2025  |  IPO

Fast fashion retailer Shein has reportedly chosen a new location to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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