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 Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments

UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
UK Allows Firms to Set Their Own Limits for Contactless Payments
December 19, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said rule changes that will take effect in March 2026 will allow banks and payment service providers to...

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Zilch Enters the ‘Payments Tent’ With FCA License
Zilch Enters the ‘Payments Tent’ With FCA License
December 11, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Consumer payments platform Zilch has secured a payment services license in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Romance Fraud Reports Increase 9% in UK
Romance Fraud Reports Increase 9% in UK
October 17, 2025  |  Fraud Prevention

Payment service providers and online platforms have roles to play in combating romance fraud, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority said Friday (Oct. 17). Get...

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UK’s FCA Taps Raidiam to Help Test Data Sharing for Open Finance
UK’s FCA Taps Raidiam to Help Test Data Sharing for Open Finance
October 13, 2025  |  Partnerships

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has partnered with Raidiam to help firms simulate and test data sharing in support of open finance. Get the...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on How Consumer Protection Rules Should Apply to Crypto
UK’s FCA Seeks Comments on How Consumer Protection Rules Should Apply to Crypto
September 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority proposed rules to promote good business practices among cryptocurrency firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Crypto Companies Win Exemptions From Some UK Finance Rules
Crypto Companies Win Exemptions From Some UK Finance Rules
September 17, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority is reportedly planning to exempt cryptocurrency companies from some of its rules. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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UK’s FCA Proposes Letting PSPs Set Contactless Payment Limits
UK’s FCA Proposes Letting PSPs Set Contactless Payment Limits
September 10, 2025  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed removing its regulatory contactless payment limits, saying fraud controls are now strong enough to allow banks and...

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FCA Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
FCA Cautions Against Rise of Impersonation Scams
August 27, 2025  |  Fraud Attack

England’s financial watchdog wants residents to be wary of fraudsters impersonating the agency. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
UK’s FCA Seeks Feedback on Future Open Banking Standard-Setting Body
August 08, 2025  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will continue to engage with the industry as it works to establish a new standard-setting body for open banking...

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