Regulation
FCA hires from Standard Chartered to bolster crypto and payments division
Anurag Bajaj, who spent almost 20 years at the UK lender, joins regulator as a senior adviser
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Banks are split on stablecoins but regulators can’t sit on the fence
The UK shouldn’t be dragging its feet on what could be the next financial revolution
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Tom Hayes ‘always believed’ he would beat Libor rigging conviction
The former City trader says others convicted of rate rigging should also have their rulings overturned
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More than 130 ECB staff apply for ‘job swap’ amid HR overhaul
The European rate setter is encouraging staff to switch between roles
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UK to delay capital rules for banks’ trading arms until 2028
Bank of England flags ‘continued uncertainty’ over other jurisdictions’ timelines
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Shake-up of financial advice rules could trigger more wealth deals
If clients can accept more impersonal support, the FCA’s plans will transform the market
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Meet three of FN’s Most Influential in European Finance
Find out about a trio making their debut this year
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IBM consultant wins race to lead EU money laundering watchdog
Promontory partner Nicolas Vasse will take charge of AMLA from September
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Jane Street banned from Indian markets after alleged manipulation
Trading giant allegedly made $570m in ‘unlawful gains’
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UK fintech wins race to become EU’s top source for bond trading data
Ediphy-led group to provide EU’s consolidated tape for bonds
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The government fired the CMA’s chair. Then it deleted the messages
WhatsApp records were set to disappear, the Department for Business and Trade confirms
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Morgan Stanley set to shift some London compliance roles to Glasgow
Banks are increasingly looking to nearshore back- and middle-office jobs
KPMG fined over Carr’s Group audit
Accounting watchdog slaps Big Four beancounter and partner with sanctions
FCA warned four staff about sending confidential information to personal emails
The City watchdog issued warnings after a number of employees breached its policies
FCA boss hints at further crackdown on finfluencers
Nikhil Rathi opens the door to more lawsuits against social media personalities promoting suspect financial schemes
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Dozens of SFO cases face potential legal challenge after software failures
Prosecutor forced to reveal extent of disclosure review after FN wins transparency battle
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FCA mulls overhaul of fund value reports
Axing reporting requirements will lead to ‘significant cost saving’ for almost 150 firms, City watchdog says
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FCA to lift ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors
Firms will be able to offer crypto ETNs to novice traders in the UK
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FCA chief operating officer resigns
Emily Shepperd is leaving the regulator after a four-year stint, Financial News learns
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