FCA and UK payments regulator launch inquiry into ‘risks’ of Paypal, Apple and Google Pay July 16, 2024 It follows previous work by the PSR on contactless mobile payments and the FCA’s examination of big tech’s role in financial services.
Schroders chief: FCA must not ‘muddle’ consumer powers with City competitiveness July 11, 2024 The boss of Schroders has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to more clearly separate its consumer protection powers from its duty to enhance the competitiveness of the City, as he issued a rallying cry to end “safetyism” in financial regulation.
Investment research budgets are finally on the rise again July 11, 2024 Investment research budgets have started to rise for the first time in six years, after European regulations hampered the growth of the industry.
FCA confirms biggest shake-up of listing rules ‘in 30 years’ July 11, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed a sweeping shake-up of its listing rules today in a bid to revive the City’s public markets and correct a drop off in flotations over the past two years.
Love Island ‘finfluencers’ deny part in unauthorised Instagram trading scheme July 3, 2024 Three former Love Island stars who became social media “finfluencers” have pleaded not guilty to plugging an unauthorised investment scheme.
FCA rebrand is pointless – just get on with regulating the City June 27, 2024 Actions speak louder than words, goes the world’s most famous maxim. It’s an ethos to be slapped onto most walks of life. Financial regulation though, it seems, is the exception.The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has faced a bruising few months being kicked around the City like a political football – too much red tape, say [...]
City slams FCA’s £90,000 rebrand plans as a ‘total waste of money’ June 26, 2024 News that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has committed almost £90,000 to a “brand refresh” has left the Square Mile fuming, with one City figure describing it as a “total waste of money”.
FCA under pressure to block Shein listing over forced labour concerns June 26, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority is under pressure to block the listing of fast-fashion giant Shein due to concerns over the company’s alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains.
City rounds on pension schemes over attempt to derail FCA listing changes June 25, 2024 City figures have rounded on a group of top pension schemes after they mounted a last ditch attempt to derail the Financial Conduct Authority’s shake-up of listing rules last week.
Trading apps under fire from FCA over gamification concerns June 20, 2024 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned trading apps that their use of gamification could be hurting consumers.