Tag: UK government

FCA set to unify AML oversight in legal sector

The UK government has announced that the FCA will become the single AML and CTF supervisor for the legal sector. The decision, revealed on...

FSSC to lead AI workforce report for UK finance

The UK government has announced that the Financial Services Skills Commission (FSSC) will lead a new initiative to assess the artificial intelligence (AI) and...

Payments industry warns Labour plan lacks real reform

The Payments Association has warned that the Labour government’s overhaul of the payments regulation regime amounts to more of a “reshuffle than a reform”....

UK accelerates FinTech growth with Scale-Up Unit

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the UK Treasury’s new “Scale-Up Unit”, a government initiative designed to strengthen the country’s position as a global FinTech...

Britain’s digital ID debate reignites over privacy fears

The UK’s long-debated proposal for a national digital ID system, dubbed the “Brit Card”, has reignited fierce public debate over privacy, surveillance, and the...

FCA set to streamline payment systems oversight

The UK government has launched a consultation on plans to fold the PSR into the FCA, as part of its broader Regulatory Action Plan. The...

UK ramps up fraud fight with tech and partnerships

Fraud prevention is becoming increasingly urgent as criminals employ more sophisticated tactics, forcing businesses, governments, and technology providers to rethink their defences. In the...

FCA targets investment boost with advice shake-up

The FCA has unveiled plans to help millions in the UK better navigate pensions and investments by expanding access to financial advice.

UK proposes extended climate-first reporting standards

The UK government has released draft sustainability and climate-related disclosure standards, marking a significant step towards creating a unified sustainability reporting framework for the...

The rise of economic crime in the digital world

Economic crime has emerged as a major global threat, fuelled by rapid technological developments that have made financial crimes more sophisticated and harder to...

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