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 Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision

UK Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision
UK Financial Authorities to Improve Cooperation on National Payments Vision
December 23, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Four financial authorities in the United Kingdom said they are working to improve their cooperation and will revise their agreement as the government pursues its...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations
UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Proposed Cryptocurrency Regulations
December 16, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is seeking public comment on its plans to improve the transparency of the country’s cryptocurrency markets. Get the Full...

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Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges
December 10, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

A wave of funding rounds over the past several months is giving challenger banks fresh financial firepower to position themselves as alternatives to traditional banks,...

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Lawsuit Alleges UK’s FCA Unfairly Excluded Some Businesses From Compensation
Lawsuit Alleges UK’s FCA Unfairly Excluded Some Businesses From Compensation
December 10, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

A lawsuit in the United Kingdom alleges that the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unfairly “shut out” some small businesses when compensating customers who were...

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FCA Chief Appears to Pave Way for Shein UK IPO
FCA Chief Appears to Pave Way for Shein UK IPO
December 03, 2024  |  IPO

Great Britain’s financial regulator has reportedly opened the door for Shein to go public there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on Streamlining Investor Protection Rules
UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on Streamlining Investor Protection Rules
November 27, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority launched a consultation on proposals to transfer firm-facing requirements of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Organisational Regulation (MiFID...

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UK Targets 2026 for Crypto Rules as Digital Asset Ownership Climbs
UK Targets 2026 for Crypto Rules as Digital Asset Ownership Climbs
November 26, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority published its cryptocurrency regulation roadmap amid increasing digital asset ownership. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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UK’s FCA Aims to Support Competitiveness of Financial Services Sector
UK’s FCA Aims to Support Competitiveness of Financial Services Sector
November 25, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched an economic research competition that will award four winners up to 30,000 pounds (about $37,726) to...

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