Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

810 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 08 Oct 2025

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FCA lifts retail ban on crypto ETNs

The UK's financial watchdog has ended its four year ban on the use of crypto-based exchange traded notes (ETNs) by retail investors in a move that could add 20% to the UK's crypto market

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Guavapay suspends UK services under FCA agreement

London-based fintech Guavapay says it has temporarily suspended its UK services under an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority following "significant challenges" with fraudulent activity.

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FCA cuts the ribbon on the UK's 121st shared banking hub

The ribbon was cut on a new banking hub in Monmouth, Wales, marking the first anniversary of the FCA’s access to cash rules.

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FCA shares proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms

The FCA is seeking feedback on proposals on the minimum standards crypto firms will need to comply with.

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First court appearance for three ‘finfluencers’ charged in FCA-led global crackdown

Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha and Luke Desmaris appeared before Westminster Magistrates’ Court, each individually charged with an offence relating to their social media posts.

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FCA consults on proposals to scrap contactless limits

The UK's Financial Condut Authority is consulting on proposals to raise contactless limits for larger payments.

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UK Government consults on plans to streamline payments regulation

In March 2025, the government announced that it will consolidate the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) primarily within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the Regulatory Action Plan.

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LSEG offers to share data centre rooftop after FCA competition probe

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to give up exclusive rights to the rooftop of its data centre building to allay regulatory concerns that the arrangement hinders competition for low latency connectivity services (LLCS).

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FCA’s targeted support proposal sparks debate on advice boundaries and consumer access

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released rules for targeted support, which would allow organisations to provide guidance to specific consumers on financial products that would best suit them.

/security

UK watchdog warns of rise in fake FCA scams

The Financial Conduct Authority is warning consumers to be on the look-out for fake FCA scams after being inundated with reports of bogus emails and calls from fraudsters impersonating the regulatory body.

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FCA approves first Pisces operator

On 21 August, the FCA approved the London Stock Exchange to operate a PISCES platform, a new type of private stock market.

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Beware car finance scam calls, FCA warns

The Financial Conduct Authority is warning people about a new scam surrounding car finance compensation claims.