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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed its approach to the share trading obligation (STO) at the end of the Brexit transition period, if mutual equivalence is not agreed. Only mutual equivalence would mean that firms could continue to satisfy STO obligations at trading venues in both th

Risk-averse Scots are the least likely to take a risk with their investments, according to financial planning firm Wren Sterling.

Johnston Carmichael Wealth has been listed in the Top 25 FTAdvisor's Top 100 Financial Advisers 2020. Released annually, the FTAdviser Top 100 list showcases financial advisers standing out in the market for the quality and professionalism of their experts and their commitment to putting clients&rsq

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is urging consumers struggling to make repayments due to the impact of coronavirus to speak to their lenders about options available to them. The FCA has put in place a package of support for people in difficulty to ensure help is available after October 31.

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued three sets of amendments to UK and Ireland accounting and reporting standards. The amendments address some topical issues, and maintain a necessary alignment with international standards.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final rules banning the sale of derivatives and exchange-traded notes (ETNs) that reference certain types of cryptoassets to retail consumers. The FCA considers these products to be ill-suited for retail consumers due to the harm they pose.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told firms to implement sustainable repayment arrangements for consumer credit and overdraft customers who are facing financial difficulty due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The call comes as the financial watchdog confirmed measures to ensure firms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told banks and lenders to provide further support to homeowners who continue to face financial difficulties due to COVID-19 after the mortgage holiday scheme ends. 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the findings of a review into relending by firms that offer high-cost credit. The review, which was completed prior to the coronavirus pandemic, highlights concerns about poor practices by some firms and notes that nearly half of consume

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on proposals to reduce the potential for harm to investors from the liquidity mismatch in open-ended property funds. The new rules as proposed would require investors to give notice – potentially of up to 180 days - before their investment is

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on proposals that are designed to promote value for money for the members of workplace personal pension schemes. These proposals aim to make it easier for Independent Governance Committees (IGCs) and Governance Advisory Arrangements (

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reminding businesses which carry out cryptoasset activity in the UK, that they have to be registered with the FCA to comply with new regulations. To ensure that applications are processed on time the FCA requires firms to submit completed appli

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced that Simon Fraser has been appointed as the chair of the Pre-Emption Group (PEG). Mr Fraser has been a longstanding member of the PEG and has a long and distinguished career in investment management and corporate roles, including his current role a

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals to make permanent its ban on the mass-marketing of speculative illiquid securities, including speculative mini-bonds, to retail investors. The FCA introduced the ban without consultation in January following concerns that speculative mini

Aberdeen-based swarf management specialists ROMAR International has appointed Alan Shanks as its new chief financial officer. Mr Shanks took up his new role on June 1 this year, in a move which the firm said would add further strength to the board and executive leadership team.