Tagged: fca

May 21, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Finfluencers are actively harming consumers and preventing them from achieving financial independence. Unsuspecting social media users are increasingly being subjected to flashy posts where people are shown driving fancy cars and flaunting their wealth but these are usually just props. In order to achieve true… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a joint statement on tokenization and the wholesale market. The comment is described as a “shared vision” that has the potential to streamline markets while benefitting from additional functionality. The discussion is driven… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the UK financial market after receiving expanded regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The development allows the fintech firm’s trading division to introduce a more comprehensive suite of investment and wealth… Read More

May 12, 2026 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG indicated that new rules designed to protect customer funds held by payment and electronic money firms took effect on 7 May 2026, marking a significant upgrade to the UK’s financial safeguards. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced the measures to ensure that client money… Read More

May 6, 2026 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed an investigation into US-based tech and payment firms PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), Visa NYSE:V(), and Mastercard (NYSE:MA). The investigation has been launched due to allegations of anti-competitive behavior under the Competition Act of 1998. More specifically, it concerns the… Read More

April 29, 2026 @ 8:59 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK is in the midst of a consultation on digital assets and regulation. Beginning in October 2027, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will add crypto to its remit. The consultation covers topics like issuing a qualifying stablecoin, operating trading platforms, dealing and arranging… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial authorities from the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada have joined forces with their international peers for a dedicated “week of action.” The campaign brought together leading oversight bodies to tackle challenges posed by financial influencers—often called finfluencers—who promote investment products and advice on social… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that the United Kingdom’s updated regulatory framework for crypto-assets has now moved from planning to a firm schedule. Lawmakers approved the scope of oversight earlier this year, and on 15 April 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Consultation Paper CP26/13, clarifying… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, HM Treasury introduced new measures to improve the payments sector and boost the ecosystem’s competitiveness. The policy incorporates items such as stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and more. HM Treasury highlights the fact that over 3000 Fintech firms operate in the UK, with the sector attracting… Read More

April 17, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has joined forces with research and technology partners at the Turing Institute and Plenitude Consulting to create a synthetic dataset designed to enhance the fight against money laundering. This initiative tackles a long-standing obstacle in financial crime prevention: the… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 11:12 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has posted a consultation on crypto. The securities regulator noted taht beginning October 2027, crypto will be regulated by the agency. This fact means that the FCA must provide new guidance for participants in the crypto sector and thus… Read More

February 20, 2026 @ 12:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has hit multiple “influencers” (or finfluencers) with financial penalties due to unauthorised promotion of FOREX trading, according to a statement from the regulator. While everyone should understand that you should ignore influencers who seek to provide investing advice, especially… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CryptoUK, the trade association for cryptocurrency and blockchain enterprises, has issued its formal reply to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consultation Paper CP25/40. Released on December 16, 2025, this document outlines proposals to integrate essential crypto operations into the nation’s financial oversight system. The initiative… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain.com says it will expand its UK business services following approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a “crypto asset business.” The company was founded in the UK. Last year, Blockchain.com was approved in the EU under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation…. Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank continues to solidify its position as a key player in real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions. As a cloud-native bank operating in the UK and Europe, the company has recently achieved two significant milestones that underscore its commitment to growth, innovation, and regulatory compliance…. Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK financial sector is undergoing significant transformations aimed at enhancing efficiency, protecting vulnerable consumers, and addressing historical grievances. UK Finance pointed out that key regulatory bodies like the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are driving these changes through updated policies and industry collaborations. UK Finance… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erica Stanford, an advisor on digital assets and AI, has recently shared some practical insights indicating that the United Kingdom, like most other major global jurisdictions, is steadily positioning itself as a key player in the global digital assets ecosystem, with a somewhat balanced approach… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the global ecosystem of financial services, constantly staying ahead of regulatory demands and criminal threats is paramount. Recent updates from UK Finance highlight critical areas of focus: the ongoing integration of fraud prevention and anti-money laundering (AML) efforts, and separately, the preparedness of motor… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 12:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated a collaborative effort to advance the integration of stablecoins into the payments landscape. This “Stablecoin Sprint,” scheduled for March 4-5, 2026, in London, aims to convene a group of participants—including fintechs, traditional banks, payment providers, technology firms,… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firm Ripple has been approved in the UK as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The firm was approved on January 9, 2026, under RIPPLE MARKETS UK LTD. Via a post on X, Ripple said that it had… Read More