Tag: FCA
Regulator targeted by 80,000 email attacks per month
One of the UK's most influential financial regulators was targeted by 238,711 malicious and unsolicited emails over the final three months of 2020, averaging around 80,000 email attacks per month.
FCA publishes proposals to bolster financial promotion rules for high-risk investments
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has published proposals to bolster its financial promotion rules for high-risk investments in a bid to help retail investors make better decisions.
NatWest to block cryptocurrency payments following earlier FCA warning
UK retail bank NatWest will not accept payments in cryptocurrencies, according to the company’s head of risk Morten Friis.
FCA to introduce ‘regulatory nursery’ to boost FinTech oversight
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed it will launch a ‘regulatory nursery’ for new FinTech companies in autumn of this year.
UK Chancellor examines case for new Britcoin digital currency
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has told the Bank of England (BOE) to look at the case for a potential Britcoin or central-bank-backed digital currency.
Thirdfort bags £1.5m to accelerate LegalTech platform development
RegTech startup Thirdfort has snared £1.5m in fundraising as it seeks to ramp up product development.
The UK increases the contactless payments cap to £100
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has again upped the limit of contactless payments, with the cap on single transactions rising from £45 to £100.
FCA reminds financial firms of their responsibilities after Brexit
With the UK having pulled out of the EU on New Year's Eve, the nation's financial regulator has reminded companies about the new red tape they must navigate.
The FCA is concerned young investors are taking too much high-risk...
Nearly two thirds of younger investors are taking big risks on their investments, which could significantly impact their lifestyle, according to a report from the FCA.
The Financial Conduct Authority launches campaign to encourage whistleblowing in financial...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a campaign to encourage individuals in financial services to report potential wrongdoings.