Fca news and trends

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

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 unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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

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 free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

UK Aims to Tame ‘Wild West’ of the BNPL Sector
BNPL // May 19, 2025

The British government is preparing to introduce new regulations for pay later companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

UK’s FCA Seeks Comment on Cryptoasset Trading Platforms Before Proposing Rules
Cryptocurrency // May 02, 2025

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on the regulation of cryptoasset trading platforms, saying clear regulation will boost confidence in the sector and boost its growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
Newly Flush With Capital, Challenger Banks Face New Challenges

December 10, 2024
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, mainstays of financial services that have been around for decades — even centuries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

Will Regulators’ Public Shaming Blunt Innovation?

June 05, 2024
The respective online “walls of shame” that U.S. and U.K. regulators have proposed to erect — spotlighting companies under various investigations — may have a chilling effect on competition and...

UK Edges Closer to BNPL Regulation as Consultation Kicks Off

February 15, 2023
The U.K. has launched a long-awaited consultation aimed at regulating the BNPL sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

UK Regulators Turn to Anti-Fraud Jingle to Thwart Holiday Loan Scams

December 24, 2021
This Christmas, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking the fight against fraud to a whole new musical level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
Nvidia and FCA Invite Companies to Play in AI ‘Sandbox’

June 09, 2025
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 and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Starling Bank’s Profits Dip Due to COVID and Crime Control Issues

May 28, 2025
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 unlimited free access to all...

Shein Reportedly Looks to Hong Kong After Derailed UK IPO

May 28, 2025
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 free access to all PYMNTS...

UK Aims to Tame ‘Wild West’ of the BNPL Sector

May 19, 2025
The British government is preparing to introduce new regulations for pay later companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...