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Regulating buy now pay later market is a “logical move” –...

A UK regulator has moved to toughen up the playbook for buy now pay later (BNPL) companies, which has been welcomed by the PwC.

FCA calls for stricter buy now pay later regulations “to protect...

The buy now pay later sector may have had its best year ever in 2020, but now the UK’s top financial watchdog is calling for stricter rules “to protect consumers”.

Theta Lake has officially launched in the UK

Collaboration security and compliance company Theta Lake has expanded into the UK.

Insider dealer ordered to pay £3.9m

Having been found guilty of inside trading in June 2019, a former day trader has now been ordered by Southwark Crown Court to pay £3.9m via a consent confiscation order.

Don’t forget to update your permissions warns the FCA

The UK's top financial watchdog has warned firms to not forget to regularly reviewer regulatory permissions or risk having their licence to operate cancelled.

InsurTech welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Covid-19 cases

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that policyholders should have their coronavirus losses covered by insurers and the InsurTech industry is welcoming the decision.

Monzo and Starling Bank lead service quality league

Challenger banks Monzo and Starling Bank led the list that provided the best service among the UK's 19 largest personal account providers, according to new research from British regulators.

More than half of UK firms believe Covid-19 would hurt their...

Almost 4,000 regulated firms in the UK were at risk of failing in October and 59% of companies believe Covid-19 will have an adverse effect on their business, according to research from a City watchdog.

FCA reminds financial firms of their responsibilities after Brexit

With the UK having pulled out of the EU on New Year's Eve, the nation's financial regulator has reminded companies about the new red tape they must navigate.

FCA fines experienced trader for market abuse £100,000

An experienced trader at Fenician Capital Management has been slammed with a £100,000 fine and prohibited from working in any regulated activity after allegedly engaging in market abuse.

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