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’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly

UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
UK’s FCA Cautions Banks About Lowering Savings Rates Too Quickly
September 18, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

At a time when the market expects interest rates to continue dropping, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is cautioning banks and building societies...

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As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
As Bank Branches Shutter, UK Regulators Push New Cash ‘Access’ Rules
September 16, 2024  |  Cash

Cash may not be king in the digital age, but the dollars and the coins are still essential. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
This Week in Web3: Crypto Scams and Payments Surge
September 11, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies were created to address supposed pain points across the financial system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
Unregistered Crypto ATMs Lead to Landmark UK Prosecution 
September 10, 2024  |  Legal

A British regulator has charged a London man for operating several unlicensed crypto ATMs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
Lloyds Calls for Swift End to British Car Loan Investigation
September 09, 2024  |  Regulation

A U.K. banking executive says the country needs to resolve its unfair auto-lending practice investigation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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FCA: Banks Need to Make It Easier to Create Accounts
FCA: Banks Need to Make It Easier to Create Accounts
September 04, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants banks to make it easier for customers to apply for accounts. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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FCA Chair Allegedly Revealed Whistleblower’s Identity
FCA Chair Allegedly Revealed Whistleblower’s Identity
August 25, 2024  |  Regulation

The head of England’s financial watchdog has reportedly been accused of violating a whistleblower’s confidentiality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK’s FCA Announces Proposals, Rules to Strengthen Capital Markets
UK’s FCA Announces Proposals, Rules to Strengthen Capital Markets
July 26, 2024  |  Regulation

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed new rules on publishing a prospectus, raising capital and regulating secondary markets, and finalized new rules on...

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Coinbase Fined $4.5 Million Over ‘High Risk’ Customers
Coinbase Fined $4.5 Million Over ‘High Risk’ Customers
July 25, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Coinbase has been fined $4.5 million by a U.K. regulator for serving “high-risk” customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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