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The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its final report from its market study into the assurance of sustainability reporting. The 2024 study found that while the UK’s market for the assurance of sustainability reporting is functioning well, there are concerns over quality consiste

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled plans for a new private stock market system, PISCES (The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System), aimed at revitalising London's IPO landscape and granting investors easier access to unlisted companies. PISCES will allow investo

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has cautioned MPs against a "race to the bottom" in the pursuit of economic growth. FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi and chairman Ashley Alder addressed the Treasury Committee, emphasising the need for a balanced approach that considers consumer protection and market integr

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Metro Bank PLC (Metro) £16,675,200. The regulator found that, between June 2016 and December 2020, Metro failed to have the right systems and controls to adequately monitor over 60 million transactions, with a value of over £51 billion, for

A revised financial forecast for the Highland Council, taking account of already agreed savings and other measures, suggests a remaining budget gap of £38m-£54m over the coming three years. As part of the council’s medium-term financial plan, agreed in February 2024, the council ag

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it is taking targeted action on 'finfluencers' who may be touting financial services products illegally. Twenty individuals are being interviewed under caution, and the FCA has issued 38 alerts against social media accounts operated by finfluencers. Thi

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined TSB Bank plc (TSB) £10,910,500 for failing to ensure customers who were in arrears were treated fairly.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has updated its guidance for actuaries using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML). The revised guidance helps actuaries apply the principles of Technical Actuarial Standard 100 (TAS 100) when using these techniques, ensuring the continued product

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Starling Bank Limited £28,959,426 for financial crime failings related to its financial sanctions screening. It also said Starling repeatedly breached a requirement not to open accounts for high-risk customers.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is has announced plans to strengthen protection for customers of payments and e-money firms in case of business failure. Use of payments firms has grown in recent years, but the FCA says it continues to see poor safeguarding practices from firms.

The Scottish Financial News website will be temporarily offline for scheduled maintenance this Sunday 22nd September from 2pm. This downtime will allow us to make a suite of website improvements for the benefit of our readers.

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) has revealed marked improvements in its authorisations process, with 98% of cases now assessed within statutory deadlines, in its latest annual report.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has called on banks and other financial institutions to enhance their efforts in aiding individuals struggling to obtain a bank account.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a record £48.2 million in fines last year, surpassing the previous year's total. This increase is due to the conclusion of several high-profile cases, including investigations into the audits of collapsed contractor Carillion and the scandal-hit

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), working with the Metropolitan Police Service, has conducted an operation to arrest two individuals, aged 38 and 44, suspected of running an illegal cryptoasset exchange. More than £1 billion of unregistered crypto assets are believed to have been bought a