Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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Period: 02 Sep 2004 - 11 Apr 2025

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UK financial watchdogs set out new rules for overseeing critical third party tech providers

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UK financial watchdogs set out new rules for overseeing critical third party tech providers

UK financial regulators have confirmed new rules to bolster the resilience of technology and other third parties providing key services to financial firms.

Metro Bank slapped with £16.7 million fine for four-year financial crime lapse

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Metro Bank slapped with £16.7 million fine for four-year financial crime lapse

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has fined Metro Bank £16.7 million for financial crime failings after a new transaction monitoring system implemented in 2016 went on the blink.

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FCA introduces new transparency rules for bonds and derivatives markets

The FCA has set out a package of measures to reinforce the UK’s leading position in the bond, derivatives and asset management sectors, supporting growth.

Alison Potter appointed as chair of FCA and PSR decision making committees

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Alison Potter appointed as chair of FCA and PSR decision making committees

The FCA and PSR boards have announced the appointment Alison Potter as chair of the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) and the PSR’s Enforcement Decisions Committee (EDC).

FCA fines Wise CEO Käärmann £350,000 for breach of senior manager conduct

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FCA fines Wise CEO Käärmann £350,000 for breach of senior manager conduct

Wise CEO Kristo Käärmann has been slapped with a £350,000 fine by the FCA for a breach of senior manager conduct relating to his failure to immediately report a default on his tax bill.

NextGen: AI – Meet the speakers

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NextGen: AI – Meet the speakers

Join Finextra at our inaugural London event next month to redefine the role of AI in financial services.

FCA finds not enough firms have disciplinary policies in place

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FCA finds not enough firms have disciplinary policies in place

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that the amount of workplace complaints have increased between 2021 and 2023, in its non-financial misconduct survey.

FCA uses criminal powers in latest crackdown on 'finfluencers'

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FCA uses criminal powers in latest crackdown on 'finfluencers'

The FCA is interviewing 20 'finfluencers' under caution who may be touting products illegally, extending its crackdown on financial product promotions via social media personalities

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FCA fines Volkswagen Finance £5.4m over treatment of customers in financial difficulty

The FCA has fined Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited (Volkswagen Finance) £5,397,600 for failing to treat its customers in financial difficulty fairly.

FCA to open AI Lab

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FCA to open AI Lab

The FCA is launching an AI Lab to work alongside banks, tech firms, academia and consumer groups to explore how AI can be safely and effectively integrated into financial services

'Woeful' systems and staff incentive schemes land TSB with £10.9 million penalty

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'Woeful' systems and staff incentive schemes land TSB with £10.9 million penalty

The FCA has fined TSB Bank £10,910,500 for failing to ensure customers who were in arrears were treated fairly.

Starling Bank fined £29m for 'shockingly lax' AML screening

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Starling Bank fined £29m for 'shockingly lax' AML screening

The Financial Conduct Authority has fined Starling Bank £29 million for failings related to its financial sanctions screening.

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