PEPs: Banks under renewed pressure as City watchdog begins review into treatment of politicians September 5, 2023 Financial services firms denying banking services to politicians will come under renewed scrutiny as the City watchdog launched its review into domestic politically exposed persons (PEPs).
FCA: One in 10 interest-only mortgage holders may be ‘overly optimistic’ on debt August 15, 2023 One in 10 interest-only mortgage holders might be “overly optimistic” about paying off their debt when the time comes, the City watchdog has suggested.
Rise of the ‘finfluencers’: Instagram, Facebook and Reddit drive investment ideas in young people August 15, 2023 Young people are increasingly turning to social media for investment ideas even as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) starts to whip out regulation on the field of finance influencers – or ‘finfluencers’ as they are often known as. Over a fifth of investors ages between 18 and 34 are taking investment advice such as stock [...]
Financial watchdog to ask MPs about debanking experiences August 15, 2023 British politicians are to be asked to reveal whether they have encountered problems or faced being “debanked”, as part of an inquiry by the UK’s financial watchdog. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it is looking into the rules surrounding politically exposed persons (PEPs), which includes MPs. The regime was thrust into the spotlight after [...]
Banks and watchdog exploring expanding open banking to savings accounts to boost competition August 1, 2023 Banks have committed to explore the expansion of open banking into the savings market, the City watchdog revealed yesterday. In its report on the savings market, the regulator confirmed that banks and building societies have committed to explore how investment in open banking can be used to support savings customers. This includes carrying out a [...]
Savings rates: Nine big banks face ‘robust’ action if they can’t prove fair value July 31, 2023 The nine largest banks have passed on just 28 per cent of base rate increases in easy access savings accounts since the beginning of last year, as the City watchdog issued a new set of rules to ensure savers get a fair deal. Under new rules coming into place, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said [...]
Consumer Duty comes into force in biggest regulatory shake-up for a decade July 31, 2023 The City watchdog’s flagship new regulation, the Consumer Duty, comes into force today with experts describing it as the most important regulatory change in a decade. The new principle aims to ensure firms deliver good outcomes for consumers on the quality and price of products and services, and make sure a higher standard of consumer [...]
City firms feel the pinch as FCA ramps up action July 20, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has tightened the screws on City firms over the past 12 months as it shut off nearly 30 per cent more companies than the previous year.
Banks must tell savers if better deals are available under Consumer Duty, FCA says July 18, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned banks that they must inform savers if better deals are available once the new Consumer Duty comes into force at the end of the month. In a letter to the Treasury Select Committee, the FCA said it is “more critical than ever that borrowers and savers are offered [...]
National Audit Office launches probe into FCA as regulator sizes up crypto and AI July 17, 2023 The National Audit Office (NAO) has launched a probe into the functions of the City regulator as its remit swells to take on oversight of technologies like cryptoassets and artificial intelligence.