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

FCA Threatens Jail Time for Crypto Ad Violations
FCA Threatens Jail Time for Crypto Ad Violations
February 06, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

A British regulator is promising “robust action” against cryptocurrency companies violating its advertising rules. That action, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced Monday (Feb. 6),...

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UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
UK Regulator Blocked 14X More Misleading Financial Promotions in 2022
February 03, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The U.K.’s financial regulator sent out over 1,800 alerts last year to protect consumers from financial scams. In a Friday (Feb. 3) press release, the...

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Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
Crypto Exchanges Face Uphill Battle for EU Regulatory Approval
January 29, 2023  |  Cryptocurrency

As European regulators crack down on unlicensed crypto exchanges, gaining approval is proving challenging. Last week, for instance, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central...

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UK Watchdog Warns of Price Fixing Among Money Transfer Firms
UK Watchdog Warns of Price Fixing Among Money Transfer Firms
January 25, 2023  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s consumer watchdog has accused three money transfer firms of price fixing. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) alleged in a Wednesday (Jan. 25) news release that Dollar East, Hafiz Bros...

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FCA Fines Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust Banks For AML Failures
FCA Fines Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust Banks For AML Failures
January 11, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

The FCA has fined Al Rayan and Guaranty Trust banks over anti-money laundering (AML) failures. In the first penalty, announced by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority on...

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FCA Cautions Holiday Shoppers Against Rise in Loan Fee Scams
FCA Cautions Holiday Shoppers Against Rise in Loan Fee Scams
December 22, 2022  |  Fraud Prevention

The U.K.’s financial regulator has warned consumers to be wary of Christmas scams. With inflation in the double figures, many in the country are turning...

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Buy Now Pay Later Lenders Face Challenges Amid Sector Growth
Buy Now Pay Later Lenders Face Challenges Amid Sector Growth
December 15, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Challenges in the buy now pay later (BNPL) sector vary from market to market. In countries where credit is traditionally accessed via credit cards, the...

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Santander Hit With $132M Fine for AML Failures
Santander Hit With $132M Fine for AML Failures
December 09, 2022  |  AML

The FCA has fined Santander over 107.7 million pounds ($132.2 million) for AML failures. In announcing the penalty, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said Santander...

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Advertising in the Spotlight as UK Crypto Regulation Takes Shape
Advertising in the Spotlight as UK Crypto Regulation Takes Shape
December 08, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

After months of debate, the U.K.’s crypto regulatory framework is taking shape. On Wednesday (Dec. 7), the U.K.’s House of Commons debated the Financial Services...

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