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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.

Over £100 million in savings have been set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as the regulator proposes to streamline transaction reporting requirements.  The FCA receives over seven billion MiFID transaction reports a year used to support the cleanliness, transparency and resi

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is strengthening its international footprint by launching a strategic partnership on artificial intelligence (AI) with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed a significant shift in market transparency by ending the public identification of firms that short-sell UK-listed companies. In a new consultation, the FCA has outlined plans to stop disclosing the identities of individual short-sellers. Instead, it

The UK government has announced the creation of a new 'Scale-up Unit' designed to help growing financial services firms navigate complex regulations, in a move aimed at boosting investment and creating high-skilled jobs. Speaking at a conference of regulators and business leaders in Leeds to boost r

The UK government has confirmed it will proceed with a major reform of the UK's anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regime. Supervisory functions currently handled by 22 professional organisations, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), wil

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced new plans to support the tokenisation of assets, aiming to drive innovation and growth within the UK's £14 trillion asset management sector.