Financial Conduct Authority
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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Let them eat FN cake: September’s City diary
FN tours the lighter side of the City
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‘Its a badge of honour’: Firms queue up for spots on new FCA investigation panel
The regulator is overhauling one of its most prized contracts
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FCA warns of insider trading risk at corporate brokers
City watchdog takes aim at smaller brokers for ‘unacceptable’ breaches of personal dealing policies
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FCA probes London Stock Exchange Group over data centre access concerns
Bourse owner has proposed giving equal access to data centre rooftop
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Etrading Software wins race to provide UK bond consolidated tape
London-based fintech wins £4m contract from Financial Conduct Authority
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Big font and snail mail: August’s diary
FN tours the lighter side of the City
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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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Woodford appeal over fine could be years away
On 5 August, the FCA imposed a financial penalty of £5.9m on Neil Woodford, as well as restricting his future roles in finance
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UK to revamp certification regime for 140,000 finance professionals
Treasury unveils latest measures to strengthen the City’s global standing
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FCA eyes £40m cost savings for listed firms to boost shares issuance
City regulator says changes will lower costs for businesses and widen access to investment opportunities for consumers
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
FCA warns ‘understated’ UK stock market liquidity could impede listings
Regulator scrutinises bilateral trading amid transparency concerns
FCA chief seeks ‘visibility’ on hedge fund gilts trading
Nikhil Rathi warns that next market shock is ‘matter of when, not if’
FCA confirms payments and digital finance boss
David Geale named permanent head of payments and digital finance
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FCA prepares ‘multi-year’ review of trading firm capital rules
City regulator explores custom rules to boost market liquidity
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Staff troubles are behind us, FCA boss says
Nikhil Rathi praises colleagues after a tough period for the regulator
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‘Clutching at straws’: Executives say scrapping payments regulator won’t boost UK growth
‘When I was at the FCA, no one really knew what the PSR did’
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FCA fines London Metal Exchange £9.2m over 2022 nickel debacle
Penalty marks FCA’s first enforcement action against a UK exchange
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