FCA Financial News

20.03 / 03:19

UK FCA 2024 crypto UK FCA Plans to Implement Market Abuse Regime for Crypto in 2024

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom has announced its intention to introduce a market abuse regime for cryptocurrencies within the current year, as outlined in its business strategy released on Tuesday .

30.07 / 17:11

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enforcement action against the UK-based arm of crypto exchange Coinbase was cited to be a “one-off,” according to legal expert Charlotte Tregunna.

25.07 / 18:18

coinbase Trade FCA 2020 prevention Investigations Coinbase Subsidiary Fined $4.5 Million by FCA for Breaching Customer Regulations

CB Payments Limited (CBPL), a subsidiary of the Coinbase Group, has been fined £3,503,546 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for repeatedly violating a restriction that barred the firm from offering services to high-risk customers.

27.06 / 13:37

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has witnessed an increasing number of crypto firms achieving registration, with a total of 44 firms currently registered under the money laundering regulations.

27.06 / 09:31

Digital UK Freedom FCA information 2020 reports UK Watchdog Boosts Crypto Division to 100 Staff Members

The UK’s financial watchdog has bolstered its workforce dedicated to crypto, increasing the number of staff to 100. This expansion comes as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) grapples with new regulatory issues in the digital asset market.

21.06 / 05:41

markets Digital FCA show reports Investigations UK Authorities Arrest Two in $1.3B Illegal Crypto Operation

UK authorities have arrested two people suspected of running an illegal crypto exchange valued at over £1b ($1.3b).

29.05 / 08:25

crypto ban FCA UK Digital Bank Kroo to Ban Crypto Transactions Effective May 30

London-based challenger bank Kroo has banned its customers from engaging in crypto transactions in order to “help keep user account and money safe.”

28.05 / 10:39

UK FCA WisdomTree Bitcoin and Ethereum ETNs Hit London Stock Exchange Trading Floor

Investors in the UK can now trade exchange-traded products that track Bitcoin and Ethereum through the London Stock Exchange, as the country narrows the gap with other financial leaders in digital assets.

24.05 / 00:39

Ether London Stock Exchange Bitcoin FCA Crypto products WisdomTree to list crypto products on London Stock Exchange

regulator has approved WisdomTree's bid to list exchange-traded products (ETPs) backed by cryptocurrencies bitcoin and ether on the London Stock Exchange, the asset manager said on Wednesday ahead of an expected launch this month. The approval comes after Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in March approved the launch of what it called «cETNs» — cryptoasset-backed exchange traded notes — for professional investors.

02.05 / 08:35

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The UK’s financial watchdog dedicated nearly a third (30%) of its financial crime specialists to overseeing crypto asset businesses in 2023, according to a report released on May 1.

11.03 / 10:03

UK London Stock Exchange FCA ETFs Financial UK Financial Watchdog Limits UK Crypto ETNs to Professional Investors Only

The UK’s financial regulator will allow recognized exchanges to launch crypto asset exchange-traded notes (cETNs).

29.02 / 00:25

FCA Portofino Technologies Obtains FCA’s Approval to Offer Crypto Services

Portofino Technologies has announced that its UK entity received the regulatory permit to act as a registered crypto asset firm.

15.02 / 14:43

regulation Wealth managers FCA Consumer Duty Financial Advice compliance FCA quizzes 20 advice firms on Consumer Duty compliance

Firms have been quizzed based on size instead of concerns over their practices.

15.02 / 11:23

companies FCA dividends Close Brothers halts dividends amid 'uncertainty' over FCA motor finance review

The firm’s board said there is 'significant uncertainty' about the outcome of the FCA’s review and it was not able to estimate the timing, scope or any potential financial impact that may derive from it.

15.02 / 09:29

property investigation FCA Investment trusts Home REIT Home REIT sells additional 117 properties for £5.6m

An additional property is expected to be entered into a public auction on 15 February.

14.02 / 20:59

crypto regulation FCA FCA Reviewed 44 Crypto Firms Registered in UK For Anti-Money Laundering Purposes

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted internal reviews on 44 cryptocurrency firms registered in the country to tackle money laundering concerns.

14.02 / 15:13

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The regulator has previously highlighted its concern at the rise of influencers, also known as ‘finfluencers', leveraging social media platforms to promote financial products.

14.02 / 09:49

regulation financial conduct authority FCA Former London Capital & Finance director handed £31,800 fine

The FCA said Huisamen also allowed promotions that gave a misleading impression that the mini-bonds were regulated.

13.02 / 13:59

regulation FCA Consumer Duty Ratings provider Fairer Finance launches fair value assessment tool

The tool allows financial services firms to assess the value offered by their products by benchmarking them against the wider market on product features, service quality and price.

13.02 / 13:59

investigation FCA Investment trusts Home REIT FCA opens investigation into Home REIT

Home REIT said it will collaborate with the FCA in its work

24.01 / 13:55

Crypto Trading UK FCA British Billionaire Alan Howard’s Crypto Firm Scores UK Watchdog Approval

Goldman Sachs-backed crypto platform Elwood Technologies announced Wednesday that the firm secured regulatory approval as a service provider.

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