Tag: FCA
The rise of money mules in UK fraud: Prevention and detection
Fraud in the UK has become a significant concern, with 40% of crimes being fraudulent. Money muling is at the forefront, where fraudsters utilise synthetic or real mule accounts for financial gain. The UK government, recognizing the seriousness, plans to publish an action plan to combat this issue.
FCA unveils new sustainability disclosure rules and labelling regime
The FCA has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing the sustainable investment sector.
FCA calls for evidence on data asymmetry and market dynamics
The FCA has initiated an inquiry into the data asymmetry between technology companies and traditional financial services firms.
Lithuanian FinTech PAYSTRAX launches in UK
Lithuanian FinTech PAYSTRAX has launched in the UK having received its Payment Institution License from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
OneMarketData links with UK’s FCA for advanced market surveillance
The UK's FCA has tapped OneMarketData, a market surveillance technology firm, for a significant market surveillance project.
FCA’s ESG head urges finance sector to proactively tackle nature risks
A speech by Alicia Kedzierski emphasised the urgent need for the finance sector to engage with nature-related ESG financial risks.
Mangopay secures UK e-money license to boost digital commerce
Mangopay, a platform-specific payment infrastructure provider, has proudly announced its recent authorisation by the FCA as an EMI.
This pivotal e-money license is a...
UK FinTech seed deal activity falters in Q3 2023, more than...
Key FinTech seed deal stats in Q3 2023:
• UK FinTech seed deal activity reached 37 deals in Q3 2023, a 58% decline from the...
Monavate unveils new Supply Chain Payments division
Cambridge-based FinTech firm, Monavate, is setting the pace for accelerated growth by unveiling its new Supply Chain Payments division.
Equifax handed £11m fine over major cyber-security breach
The FCA has issued a fine of £11m to Equifax as a consequence of their involvement in a significant cyber-security breach.