Tag: Financial Conduct Authority
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.
FCA fines Barclays £26m for how the bank treated credit customers
Barclays has been slammed with a £26m fine after a City watchdog found that it treated consumer credit customers who experienced financial difficulties poorly.
FCA warns firms to be ready for Brexit being completed on...
A City watchdog has warned firms that the Brexit transition period will be over in less than a month's time as the government is still working on a last-minute deal with the EU.
FCA slams FX broker TFS-ICAP with £3.44m fine for misleading clients
A UK City watchdog has fined TFS-ICAP, a foreign exchange options broker, £3.44m for communicating misleading information to clients.
Lanistar not authorised to operate in the UK – City watchdog...
Influencer and Mastercard-backed FinTech Lanistar is not allowed to operate in the UK, the Financial Conduct Authority has warned.
FCA starts proceedings against individuals behind an alleged “unrealistic” care home...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commenced legal proceedings against the men behind an alleged "unrealistic" and "unauthorised" care home investment scheme.
FCA bans three sex crime offenders from working in finance
The UK financial watchdog has banned three individuals from working in finance after they were convicted for different sexual crimes.