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25.09 / 08:21

Provident Sarah Pritchard: 'The FCA's mindset is changing' to provide more flexibility for firms

In her speech at the FT Financial Advice Forum in London yesterday afternoon (24 September), Pritchard highlighted that the UK's financial watchdog endeavours to make financial advice for accessible for consumers. The regulator's executive director said that as part of the «repeal and replacement», which has so far seen the Treasury and the FCA work to replace EU legislation with its own regulation, there is opportunity to re-examine aspects of PRIIPs and MIFIDs. Pritchard said that the FCA has «a unique opportunity to design flexible and proportionate regulation which is tailored t...

20.03 / 07:37

markets Provident show information recommendations rights International Britain's FCA finds flaws in retirement advice market

LONDON (Reuters) — Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to financial advisors to demand reviews on how they provide retirement income advice, following an assessment of good practice in the industry in line with its Consumer Duty rules.

18.01 / 14:37

regulation FCA PRA Diversity NOT Financial FCA: NDAs should not deter whistleblowers from reporting non-financial misconduct

Sarah Pritchard (pictured), is the FCA's executive director of supervision, policy and competition for markets.

20.12 / 10:53

regulation Financial Services listings financial conduct authority FCA FCA unveils listings regime proposals to simplify market access for companies

'We are working to strengthen the attractiveness of UK capital markets and supporting UK competitiveness and growth.'

08.12 / 15:59

regulation kpmg Treasury financial conduct authority Consumer Duty FCA plans 'new form of simplified advice' in extensive review

The FCA noted that the proposals were high-level at this stage, not definitive and reflected early thinking. The regulator said they would evolve based on stakeholder feedback and further engagement.

04.12 / 15:32

regulation Asset Managers Consumer Duty FSCS consultation FCA opens consultation on Overseas Funds Regime

The OFR consultation will be open for feedback until 12 February 2024.

30.11 / 17:11

regulation Financial Services Investment trusts Treasury Select Committee FCA sets out temporary measures to address investment trust cost disclosure concerns

The FCA acknowledged the concerns that cost disclosures under the EU laws 'may not result in representative cost information being published'.

29.11 / 09:38

regulation Financial Services Wealth managers Asset Managers Fund managers FCA proposes 'polluter pays' investment advice redress framework

The FCA said the proposals mean firms will be required to set aside capital so that they can cover compensation costs and 'ensuring the polluter pays when consumers are harmed'.

24.11 / 14:05

Technology FCA tokenisation UK funds given approval to begin tokenisation efforts

Funds can now implement a baseline approach to tokenisation, providing they meet certain characteristics, such as comprising of mainstream investment assets and still providing valuations and settlement through the same processes and timeframes.

04.10 / 14:11

regulation European Central Bank Financial Stability Board valuations financial stability Financial FCA actively monitors risks of private markets to financial stability

FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi noted the regulator had observed the rapid growth of the private markets, as well as the use of leverage in the private equity sector in particular.

26.09 / 10:37

regulation listings financial conduct authority FCA FCA: Changes to listing rules will make UK 'market of choice'

Sarah Pritchard, executive director, markets and international at the FCA

26.09 / 09:56

UPS Reuters Browser track information recommendations Britain grapples for agreement over listing rules overhaul

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19.09 / 09:17

Adoption regulation crimes bills House of Lords UK House of Lords passes bill to seize stolen crypto

A bill that aims to expand the United Kindom (UK) authorities’ ability to target illicit cryptocurrency usage has been pushed to the final stages for approval by the House of Lords.

12.09 / 10:55

regulation Advertising marketing Financial Services FCA Financial FCA unveils enhanced screening checks for financial adverts

'By introducing these new checks, we will ensure people approving adverts have the right skills and understanding they need to do so.'

05.07 / 10:37

Invesco UK Financial Services FCA FCA unveils consolidated tape proposals

A consolidated tape would combine multiple sources of trading data into a single information stream

04.05 / 16:15

Blockchain Citi Provident Target Digital Citizens Software A Golden Opportunity Exists For The U.K. To Become The Global Leader In Crypto

Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com.

26.04 / 03:47

regulation UK government Financial UK financial watchdog to crypto industry: ‘Let’s work together’

The United Kingdom's financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), wants to work together with crypto companies to develop a regulatory framework for the industry.

10.04 / 23:07

UPS SEC financial promotions Financial Love Island star joins campaign to educate influencers about financial promotions

In recent years financial brands, most notably crypto outfits, have turned to influencers to promote their products to millions of social media users. But, the trend has caught the attention of regulators: just last month in the US the SEC charged eight celebrities - including actress Lindsay Lohan and YouTube star Jake Paul - for illegally touting crypto asset tokens without disclosing that they were paid for doing so.

07.04 / 04:03

business defi regulation Social Media marketing UK government UK uses Love Island star to warn finfluencers on crypto and investment schemes

The financial and advertising regulators of the United Kingdom have teamed up to send a warning to social media “finfluencers” telling them to stop promoting illegal “get rich quick” schemes or face law enforcement.

24.05 / 09:45

Blockchain Stablecoin Law Decoded: The long waves in the aftermath of UST’s crash, May 16-23

It’s been two weeks since the shock of the TerraUSD (UST) depegging, but the long waves of this event are still coming in. The Congressional Research Service described the UST crash as a “run-like” scenario and claimed that the crypto industry has not reached the same level of “adequate regulating” as the traditional finance market.

21.05 / 00:37

Law Stablecoin regulation crypto rules FCA will 'absolutely' consider recent stablecoin depegging when drafting crypto rules: Report

Sarah Pritchard, the executive director of markets at the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, reportedly said the regulator will look at the recent volatility in the crypto markets when creating rules for the space in 2022.

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