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 Urges Social Media to Prevent Illegal Financial Promotions

UK’s FCA Urges Social Media to Prevent Illegal Financial Promotions
UK’s FCA Urges Social Media to Prevent Illegal Financial Promotions
February 07, 2025  |  Cybersecurity

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is urging social media platforms to do more to prevent illegal financial promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Coinbase Says VASP Approval Makes It UK’s Biggest Registered Crypto Company
Coinbase Says VASP Approval Makes It UK’s Biggest Registered Crypto Company
February 03, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase says it is now the largest registered digital assets company in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Open Banking Ltd. to Support UK’s Launch of Variable Recurring Payments
Open Banking Ltd. to Support UK’s Launch of Variable Recurring Payments
January 23, 2025  |  Digital Payments

Two U.K. regulators said Thursday (Jan. 23) that an independent company, Open Banking Limited, will play a key role in advancing the effort to launch...

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UK’s FCA Charts Path From Open Banking to ‘Open Finance’
UK’s FCA Charts Path From Open Banking to ‘Open Finance’
January 22, 2025  |  Bank Regulation

Open banking’s roots lie with the United Kingdom, where PSD2, a decade ago, gave a tailwind to banks’ “opening” their data to third-party providers. Get...

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UK’s FCA Proposes Removing Contactless Limit to Allow ‘Greater Flexibility’
UK’s FCA Proposes Removing Contactless Limit to Allow ‘Greater Flexibility’
January 22, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority may remove the 100-pound (about $123) contactless limit and “set new digital service standards” as part of its efforts to...

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UK BNPL Volumes Jump Nearly 20% Amid Increased Scrutiny
UK BNPL Volumes Jump Nearly 20% Amid Increased Scrutiny
January 16, 2025  |  BNPL

British consumers are increasingly embracing buy now, pay later (BNPL) plans amid increasing government scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
Neobanks Navigate SMB Market Potential and Regulatory Risks
January 13, 2025  |  SMBs

Neobanks have gained momentum with the promise of helping consumers shift their financial lives fully online — with digital onboarding, speedier account openings and competitive...

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Report: Shein Could Launch IPO in London in April
Report: Shein Could Launch IPO in London in April
January 09, 2025  |  IPO

Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group reportedly plans to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in London by the middle of the year. Get the Full Story...

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