FCA spent too long ‘looking in on itself’ says former executive Regulation The Financial Conduct Authority may be sleepwalking into the next financial scandal after spending too long “looking in on itself”, a former senior official has warned. Speaking on the Following the Rules podcast, ex-regulator Gavin Stewart, former chief risk officer at the FCA and a veteran of its previous incarnation, the Financial Services Authority (FSA), [...]
Investment research budgets are finally on the rise again Investment Investment research budgets have started to rise for the first time in six years, after European regulations hampered the growth of the industry.
Let’s be honest, all regulation – even hedgehog holes – costs public money matthew lesh All the parties have pledged additional regulations, but the costs of these largely go unchecked, writes Matthew Lesh.
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 [...]
Regulation has ‘stifled’ growth in housebuilding, Berkeley boss says June 19, 2024 "The industry has absorbed many regulatory changes over recent years and, while all well-intended, when taken together they have stifled investment, housing delivery and growth," he said.
Regulator could confirm major City listing overhaul in a matter of weeks June 10, 2024 The FCA's board will reportedly meet on 27 June, when regulators will decide on whether to approve the final version of the reform package.
How poor regulation is holding back the UK economy June 5, 2024 Regulation is a pressing concern, both for businesses and consumers. Getting it right could help unleash growth and deliver better outcomes for consumers.
The Notebook: The Tories’ parting gift to the City? A puffed up FCA they failed to control May 23, 2024 The Conservative Party's parting gift to the City? An overreaching regulator that they were too slow and tired to deal with.
UK ‘risks being left behind’ as red tape choked tech start-ups, new report warns May 23, 2024 The UK “risks being left behind” as red tape is choking the potential of UK tech start ups, a new report has warned.
Lords summon FCA chief over controversial ‘name and shame’ plans May 2, 2024 A group of peers has launched a stinging attack on the boss of the FInancial Conduct Authority today after he “failed” to address concerns over the regulator’s controversial ‘name and shame plans.