Tag: FCA

Financial crime and conduct: Q3 enforcement highlights from Corlytics

Corlytics has released its regulatory enforcement data for Q3, showcasing a surge in regulatory actions, record fines, and a stronger emphasis on senior staff conduct.

Revolut Trading secures UK trading licence to expand investment services

Revolut Trading has secured a UK trading licence from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), marking a significant step forward in its mission to provide advanced investment services.

UK sets sights on payment sector growth with National Payments Vision

The UK Government has released its National Payments Vision (NPV), marking a major step forward in its commitment to build a world-class payments ecosystem. The...

NatWest restricts staff from using WhatsApp and Messenger on company devices

NatWest Group has taken a firm step in tightening its internal communication protocols by blocking popular messaging services WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Skype on company devices across the UK.

UK bolsters financial stability with new third-party oversight rules

UK financial regulators have introduced new rules aimed at increasing the resilience of technology and other third-party services crucial to the financial sector. This...

Metro Bank fined £16.7m over transaction monitoring lapses

Metro Bank has been fined £16.7m by the FCA for significant failures in its systems and controls. The bank inadequately monitored over 60m transactions worth...

FCA unveils measures to enhance transparency and support investment growth

The FCA has announced a comprehensive suite of measures aimed at reinforcing the UK's position as a frontrunner in the financial markets, specifically focusing...

FCA’s new guidelines on PEPs: A shift towards risk-sensitive compliance

In July 2024, the FCA initiated a crucial dialogue within the financial sector by opening a consultation aimed at refining the treatment of PEPs.  According...

FCA survey reveals gaps in disciplinary policies among finance firms

The FCA has recently published the results of a comprehensive survey, aimed at understanding how regulated wholesale financial services firms handle non-financial misconduct.

FCA unveils AI Lab to foster collaboration and innovation in FinTech

The FCA has launched a new AI Lab as part of its commitment to supporting the integration of artificial intelligence in the financial sector.

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