Tag: FCA

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.

Volkswagen Finance hit with £5.4m FCA fine for mishandling customer hardships

In a significant regulatory action, Volkswagen Finance, has been fined £5.4m by the FCA for not treating customers in financial difficulty fairly. This fine...

TSB Bank hit with £10.9m fine over unfair customer treatment

Britain's TSB Bank has been fined £10.9m by the markets watchdog for its failure to treat customers who were in arrears fairly.

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