People who pay monthly for their insurance are saving around £157 million a year, with over half the firms the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reviewed as part of a market study lowering the cost of premium finance.
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The FCA has launched a review into the implications of advanced AI on consumers, retail financial markets and regulators.
Pension schemes will need to publish clear data on their performance, costs and quality of service, under proposals announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR). If a pension offers poor value, firms and trustees must
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has imposed fines totalling £371,700 on two former finance directors of Carillion plc for their roles in the construction giant's collapse. Richard Adam and Zafar Khan were sanctioned for knowingly issuing misleading statements regarding the company’
Banks and payment providers are set to gain the freedom to establish their own contactless transaction limits under new rules introduced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Effective from March 2026, this regulatory shift moves away from the current uniform industry cap, allowing institutions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an expansion of its efforts to improve standards within the home and travel insurance markets.
Cryptocurrencies will be regulated similarly to traditional financial products under new legislation set to come into force in 2027. The Treasury is currently drafting rules that will bring the sector under the strict oversight of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
First-time buyers and the self-employed could get a step-up onto the housing ladder, under new plans from the FCA. Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.
The FCA has fined Nationwide Building Society £44 million for inadequate anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 to July 2021. During this period, Nationwide had ineffective systems for keeping up-to-date due diligence and risk assessments for all its personal current ac
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out new growth measures for 2026 including supporting UK-issued stablecoins to provide faster and more convenient payments. To enable firms to experiment with the issuance of stablecoins, the FCA will open its regulatory sandbox for safe testing and to s
Around 800,000 people reported losing money to investments or pensions‑related scams in the 12 months to May 2024, according to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) research. To help fight this financial crime, the FCA has launched ‘Firm Checker’, a tool to help consumers avoid scams. By
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed changes to simplify its rules and lower costs for insurers, while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for smaller commercial customers.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a package of measures designed to empower retail investment, strengthen wholesale markets, and secure the UK’s status as a global financial centre.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced a package of measures designed to support and expand the mutuals sector. Launched today at an event in Rochdale, the initiative aligns with the UK government’s ambition to double the size of the
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is working with major firms to test Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a safe place to better understand the potential benefits and risks.

