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The Watchdogs Are Barking: March Regulatory Warnings On the Rise
- FCA substantially ramped up its March warning activity by 73% compared to the previous month.
- The report also explains the legal framework behind CONSOB’s activity, which allows it to block unauthorized platforms.
Wednesday, 08/04/2026 | 12:00 GMT by
Sylwester Majewski
Exclusive: FXTM to Give Up FCA Licence, Raises UAE Bet
- The broker no longer considers the UK retail market its core growth focus and believes there is a long-term opportunity in the Middle East and Asia.
- It is upgrading its UAE Cat 5 licence to Cat 1 and partnering with a local Indonesian broker.
Tuesday, 07/04/2026 | 06:00 GMT by
Arnab Shome
FCA and Bank of England Form Taskforce Amid Tightened Retail CFD Reporting Rules
- UK authorities seek industry input on wholesale transaction and post-trade reporting requirements.
- Firms are invited to join UK taskforce on MiFIR, EMIR, and SFTR reporting.
Thursday, 02/04/2026 | 15:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Fines DMBL £338K After Surveillance Gaps Left $3 Billion in CFD Trades Undetected
- The firm stopped offering CFDs in May 2025 following regulatory enforcement action.
- The company delayed fixing system flaws for months, limiting detection of suspicious CFD trading.
Friday, 27/03/2026 | 12:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Plans 1% Fee Rise; AI and Sandbox Expansion Could Impact CFD Oversight
- The regulator’s perimeter report flags risks: AML-only firms, AI financial guidance, speculative markets.
- It expands overseas presence, adjusts IPO rules, and consults on pension charge caps.
Thursday, 26/03/2026 | 12:07 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
23 FCA-Regulated CFD Brokers With $9.3 Trillion Monthly Volume Face Direct Regulatory Exposure
- The new incident and third-party reporting rules add a fourth compliance front for a sector already under pressure.
- FM Intelligence identifies the companies most exposed as the FCA's multi-workstream campaign reaches enforcement milestones in 2026.
Thursday, 19/03/2026 | 09:00 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
UK Regulator Bans Former CEO Over CFD Trading “Compliance Failures”
- FCA bans Kasim Garipoglu for “dishonesty,” “regulatory breaches,” and “anti-money laundering failures.”
- He instructed a colleague to "impersonate him in emails and a phone call" with a South African regulator.
Friday, 13/03/2026 | 13:15 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
British Gamblers Could Soon Pay with Crypto as FCA Eyes New Rules
- FSMA-authorised firms must vary permissions; AML-registered firms need full authorisation.
- Industry Forum tasked with crypto payment approaches in gambling as FCA aligns rules on governance and Consumer Duty.
Friday, 27/02/2026 | 15:38 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Broadridge Unveils CCI Platform to Support UK’s New Disclosure Regime
- UK’s new CCI regime is shifting disclosure from templates to design accountability, increasing operational pressure on brokers.
- Infrastructure providers are racing to help firms rebuild disclosure systems ahead of the 2027 deadline.
Thursday, 26/02/2026 | 12:01 GMT by
Tanya Chepkova
FCA Picks Four Firms for Stablecoin Trials in Sandbox Ahead of Next Year’s Crypto Rules
- The regulator has selected Revolut, Monee, ReStabilise, and VVTX to begin stablecoin sandbox trials in Q1 2026.
- Firms must meet governance, financial crime, and Consumer Duty rules for authorisation.
Wednesday, 25/02/2026 | 13:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The $1 Reward That Became $44 Billion
- A South Korean crypto exchange recently transferred $40 billion in BTC as a reward to its customer base instead of about $1.4. What does it show about the security checks of these exchanges? Paul Golden explores.
- He also delved into the growing endorsements of financial products and Coinbase's struggles.
Wednesday, 11/02/2026 | 09:06 GMT by
Paul Golden
Blockchain.com Secures FCA Registration Nearly Four Years After Pulling Earlier Bid
- After its earlier withdrawal, Blockchain.com shifted its regulatory base to Lithuania.
- The FCA is preparing a new regulatory regime for crypto firms, requiring authorization under the Financial Services and Markets Act.
Tuesday, 10/02/2026 | 14:53 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Two-Thirds of FCA's AML Fines Trace Back to Outdated Customer Records
- Financial institutions paid over 430 million pounds in penalties between 2020 and 2025.
- Kyckr analysis finds that outdated records and missing ownership data repeatedly undermine compliance systems across banks and brokers.
Thursday, 29/01/2026 | 11:11 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Using Automated Compliance? This FCA Case Shows It Can Freeze Your Firm and Force Fund Returns
- The UK regulator's recent enforcement action reveals how compliance tools missed red flags, including an executive previously fined $11 million.
- It shows CFD brokers can't rely solely on technology for anti-money laundering checks, as it brings extensive regulatory consequences.
Tuesday, 27/01/2026 | 12:07 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Outlines Final Crypto Framework, Seeks Feedback on Governance and Consumer Duty
- FSMA authorisation applications expected in September this year, with the regime launching October next year.
- Existing FSMA or AML-registered firms must obtain full authorisation; no automatic conversion.
Friday, 23/01/2026 | 13:41 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Watchdog Extends Consumer Duty Lens from CFDs to “Complex” Exchange Traded Products
- The regulator has urged firms to tighten the offering of complex ETPs to retail investors, citing poor communication on risks.
- It raised a similar warning last year about CFD traders losing out on protections.
Monday, 12/01/2026 | 16:02 GMT by
Jared Kirui
Crypto Firms Must Apply for FCA Authorisation Starting September This Year
- Existing FSMA firms must vary permissions; third-party promotion approvals no longer valid.
- Late applicants enter transitional provision; can keep existing contracts but not start new activities.
Friday, 09/01/2026 | 11:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
UK Moves to Regulate Crypto by 2027 After FCA Sought Public Feedback on Oversight
- Crypto related losses in the UK increased by 55%, leading to plans for “stricter oversight and transparency”.
- FCA registration process accelerated; approval rates for crypto firms now 45%.
Tuesday, 16/12/2025 | 05:54 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CFD Brokers Are to Update Policies Ahead of FCA Non Financial Misconduct Rules
- 95% of consultation respondents support publishing detailed guidance on staff behaviour standards.
- Industry observers note “only time will tell” if FCA will enforce directly or rely on firms.
Friday, 12/12/2025 | 16:27 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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