FCA

The 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 Says ‘No’ To Small Business Loan Regulation
UK Says ‘No’ To Small Business Loan Regulation
January 14, 2019  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. government has reportedly rejected recommendations by the Treasury Select Committee that suggested stricter regulations on bank lending to small businesses (SMBs). Reports in...

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UK Banks Make $3.03B In 2017 Overdraft Fees
UK Banks Make $3.03B In 2017 Overdraft Fees
December 18, 2018  |  Regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Tuesday (Dec. 18) that U.K. banks made more than $3.03 billion from charging overdraft fees last year. According to...

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Report: Only 29 Percent Of EU Firms Are GDPR-Compliant
Report: Only 29 Percent Of EU Firms Are GDPR-Compliant
December 17, 2018  |  Fraud Prevention

It’s been six months since the General Data Protection became law of the land, at least in the European Union, and yet the majority of...

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FCA Awards P2P Lender Zopa First UK Banking License
FCA Awards P2P Lender Zopa First UK Banking License
December 04, 2018  |  Banking

British peer-to-peer lender Zopa announced that it has been awarded a U.K. banking license, with restrictions, from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Launched in 2005,...

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Bitcoin Daily: Sketchy Crypto Reviews For Sale; Argentinian Bitcoin-Enabled ATM Rollout Postponed
Bitcoin Daily: Sketchy Crypto Reviews For Sale; Argentinian Bitcoin-Enabled ATM Rollout Postponed
November 28, 2018  |  Bitcoin

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed that it has launched investigations into 50 cryptocurrency companies over unlicensed operations. According to The Telegraph Money, the...

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Is The UK’s Mulling Of Crypto Derivative Ban A Sign Of Things To Come?
Is The UK’s Mulling Of Crypto Derivative Ban A Sign Of Things To Come?
November 05, 2018  |  Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies trade at levels far off peaks, a bit above lows. There is hope that new trading opportunities — such as through derivatives...

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In UK, P2P Firm Seeks Help from Regulators
In UK, P2P Firm Seeks Help from Regulators
October 22, 2018  |  Legal

In the United Kingdom, a peer-to-peer (P2P) property lender has taken what the Financial Times called “the unusual step” of asking a regulator for aid...

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UK To Allow More SMBs To File Bank Complaints
UK To Allow More SMBs To File Bank Complaints
October 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

The U.K. government is broadening the ability of small businesses (SMBs) to lodge complaints against their banks, according to Financial Times reports Tuesday (Oct. 16)....

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Post-Wonga Collapse, FCA Scrutinizes Payday Lenders
Post-Wonga Collapse, FCA Scrutinizes Payday Lenders
October 16, 2018  |  Regulation

Britain’s financial regulator has sent a warning to payday lenders after rising complaints following the collapse of Wonga. According to Reuters, the Financial Conduct Authority...

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