FCA
FCA unveils ‘elevator pitch’ in bid to silence critics
Watchdog overhauls communications strategy in bid to show true value of regulation
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FCA asks two trading firms to improve algorithmic controls after review
Regulator steps up scrutiny of high-speed traders as sector grows
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FCA faces backlash after choosing lowest bidder for bond data contract
Industry raises concerns over UK bond consolidated tape as unsuccessful bidder mounts legal challenge
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Trading firm Mako to wind down unit hit by FCA fine
The London-headquartered business was fined £1.7m by the City regulator in February over cum-ex trades
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True Potential’s wealth business swings to a £243m loss after FCA review
Cinven-backed advice consolidator was forced to set aside £100m to refund clients who were transferred into non-advised investments
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FCA consolidator review due within weeks as private equity deals put to the test
Buyouts in the wealth management sector are being put under the microscope by the regulator with a verdict due as soon as next month
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Why on earth has it taken so long to reform short-selling rules?
The case in favour of reform is strong, but it has taken nearly six years to do it
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FCA’s Woodford probe racks up another £750,000 in costs
The watchdog’s bill for its investigation into Neil Woodford has now passed £3m
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Nigel Farage: The FCA has a ‘radical political agenda’
The leader of Reform UK wants to shift powers away from the markets watchdog and towards Threadneedle Street
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FCA warns algorithmic trading firms over compliance failures
Regulator probes trading firms as it explores new rules to boost UK markets
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FCA spends £1.7m on Pisces private stock market work
City regulator is gearing up for private share trading later this year
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FCA’s Neil Woodford probe racks up more than £2m in costs
Financial News obtained the data exclusively after appealing the regulator’s decision not to disclose the information
UK banks uncovered 178 staff WhatsApp breaches, FCA survey finds
Banks were asked to disclose how they’ve improved employees use of ‘off-channel’ communications after big fines in the US
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
FCA extends bullying and harassment rules to 37,000 non-banks
Asset managers, insurance companies and pension funds to be impacted by the watchdog’s non-financial misconduct crackdown
FCA warned four staff about sending confidential information to personal emails
The City watchdog issued warnings after a number of employees breached its policies
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FCA appoints first deputy CEO
Sarah Pritchard will take on the role as the regulator’s remit expands
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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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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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