Tag: FCA

Why banks must adopt biometrics to fight financial fraud

Biometrics are rapidly shifting from optional security features to a cornerstone of financial crime prevention strategies worldwide. Regulators across Europe, Asia, and beyond are steadily...

UK fund managers face revised FCA compliance fees

The second half of 2025 brings a fresh round of regulatory updates for UK fund managers, as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revises fees...

The lesson behind Monzo’s £21m compliance failure

Monzo’s £21m fine by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has become a stark reminder for the banking sector: scale without control is not success....

UK watchdog flags surge in FCA impersonation fraud

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged consumers to stay vigilant after reporting a significant rise in fake FCA scams across the UK. According to...

FCA enforcement shows AML gaps cost firms millions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has put anti-money laundering (AML) failures firmly in its sights as part of its five-year strategy plan for 2025–2030....

Fiinu acquires FX firm Everfex ahead of Q4 product launch

Fiinu Plc, the London-listed FinTech behind the Plugin Overdraft® platform, has announced plans for a reverse takeover of Everfex, a profitable foreign exchange brokerage. The...

UK AML registration rules every business must know

In the UK, the fight against money laundering is a shared responsibility across the economy, requiring all relevant businesses to recognise and report suspicious...

UK urged to act on self-employed pension shortfall

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) has warned that the UK government must act urgently to tackle a growing pensions crisis among the self-employed.

FCA details role of new UK open banking standards body

The FCA has shared an update on the development of a new standards-setting organisation for open banking in the UK, referred to as the...

FCA introduces new rules to safeguard client funds

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced sweeping new rules aimed at tightening consumer protection across e-money and payment institutions, following damning figures...

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