Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

802 results about this entity

Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 29 Aug 2025

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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.

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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.

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FCA shares feedback on new standard setting body for open banking

There has been significant progress in open banking over the past 6 months, and we want to build upon that momentum.

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Fraudster convicted in £1.3m Ponzi scheme following FCA investigation

Daniel Pugh has been found guilty of fraud, following a prosecution by the FCA.

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FCA tightens the screws on e-money firms; consumer groups say "too little, too late"

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has finalised new rules to protect consumer's money in the event of payment firm insolvency.

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FCA opens retail access to crypto ETNs

Firms will soon be able to give retail consumers access to crypto exchange traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the FCA.

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FCA seeks improvement to digital loan processes

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has called for improvements in digital loans processes to help people better understand what they're signing up for.

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FCA proposes reforms of mortgage rules

Borrowers will find it easier to remortgage, saving time and money, under changes confirmed today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

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FCA sets out BNPL oversight proposals

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has provided details of its plans to bolster protections for buy now, pay later borrowers from next year.

/crypto

Crypto ATMs seized and arrests made in UK police operation

Two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of money laundering and running an illegal cryptoasset exchange.