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News Nuggets | 1 August: Meta to Launch 'Personas' AI Bots; Conotoxia Shows New Feature

  • Also, Paul Turner Joins Capex; HSBC doubles its net profit.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Tuesday, 01/08/2023 | 09:27 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Retail FX

Consumer Duty Comes into Effect in the UK

  • Consumer duty rules for products and services that are open for sale and renewal have become effective.
  • A survey found that a third of the firms would not fully comply with the rules by the deadline.
Monday, 31/07/2023 | 06:01 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

Your Gain, Their Pain: The UK Regulators Paying for Missteps in New Complaints Scheme

  • Three entities have concluded an overhaul of their regulatory complaints system.
  • Changes aim for enhanced transparency and clearer compensation guidelines.
Thursday, 27/07/2023 | 09:20 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

UK Crypto Firms Might Come under Prudential Rules as FCA Designs Policy

  • The FCA's new prudential regime IFPR entered into force on January 1, 2022.
  • Liquidity requirements for CFD providers and other similar firms jumped last year.
Thursday, 20/07/2023 | 21:45 GMT by Solomon Oladipupo
FinTech

The UK Launches the Permanent Digital Sandbox to Fuel Market Innovation

  • After successful pilots, the Digital Sandbox will be permanently available from August.
  • The platform enables the experimentation of early-stage product developments.
Thursday, 20/07/2023 | 10:00 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Begins Proceedings against Individual over £1.3M Unauthorized Investment Scheme

  • Daniel Pugh is facing charges of fraud and breaching the Financial Services and Markets Act.
  • He is accused of defrauding investors of approximately £1.3 million.
Wednesday, 19/07/2023 | 11:40 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Brokers

GMO-Z.com Winds Down Business amid Low Profitability

  • The shareholders of the spot FX services provider have resolved to dissolve the company.
  • The decision followed a failed attempt to sell the business to 26 Degrees.
Tuesday, 18/07/2023 | 17:19 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

FCA to Control 'Finfluencers' and Illegal Promotions on Social Media

  • The FCA wants to modernize the information that firms use in social media promotions.
  • The regulator continues its fight against rogue service providers.
Monday, 17/07/2023 | 08:53 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Imposes Fifth Penalty for Cum-Ex Trading, Totaling £20m

  • Bastion Capital has been fined for serious financial control failings.
  • This case is the FCA's fifth related to cum-ex trading.
Thursday, 13/07/2023 | 10:20 GMT by Damian Chmiel
CryptoCurrency

FCA Shuts Down 26 Illegal Crypto ATMs in 2023, Continuing its 6-Year Fight

  • The FCA has been fighting unlicensed cryptocurrency ATMs for years.
  • At the same time, it warns consumers of the risk of losing money.
Tuesday, 11/07/2023 | 08:15 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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With a New Act in Place, the UK May Be Embracing Crypto More than Ever

  • The new Financial Services and Markets Act enables regulation to safely adopt crypto.
  • VC firm a16z moving to London, while Binance exits the UK, and the BoE looks to CBDCs.
Friday, 07/07/2023 | 02:00 GMT by Sam White
Retail FX

FCA Unveils Consolidated Tape to Lower Trading Costs in the UK Financial Market

  • The consolidated tape should provide low-cost and clear trading data.
  • The new measure will be implemented for bonds and later for equities.
Wednesday, 05/07/2023 | 09:37 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

News Nuggets | 3 July: USD LIBOR Ceases; MetaTrader Web Terminals Change Addresses

  • Also, the FCA and CNMV warn against fraudulent companies; XS.com and Barclays appoint new staff.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Monday, 03/07/2023 | 10:03 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
CryptoCurrency

Binance Loses Major EUR Banking Partner amid Regulatory Concerns

  • Paysafe will halt support for the crypto exchange in September.
  • The development follows recent concerns raised by the FCA.
Thursday, 29/06/2023 | 08:27 GMT by Jared Kirui
Retail FX

FCA Warns against eToro Clone Misusing License Number

  • The warning was issued against ExpoToro and TraToro.
  • This has been another clone of a popular social trading platform in recent years.
Wednesday, 21/06/2023 | 12:05 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Regulation

MFA Proposes Reforms for UK Securitization Regulation

  • The proposal comes ahead of the repeal of the UK Securitization Regulation in Q3.
  • The association is seeking compatibility with other global jurisdictions.
Thursday, 15/06/2023 | 18:59 GMT by Jared Kirui
CryptoCurrency

FCA Seeks Incentives Ban with New Crypto Promotion Rules

  • The new rules will become effective from October 8.
  • Other requirements of the rules include risk disclosure and due diligence.
Thursday, 08/06/2023 | 05:39 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

UK Banks to Pay £47M in Redress to Struggling Borrowers

  • The UK regulator found over 195,000 stressed customers.
  • It now wants to make pandemic-era rule permanent.
Thursday, 25/05/2023 | 10:33 GMT by Arnab Shome
Education Center

FCA to Young Traders: Invest Like You Date

  • Only 20% of young investors can ignore an investment hype, according to the FCA.
  • However, 67% expressed a preference for long-term investments.
Wednesday, 24/05/2023 | 17:05 GMT by FM Contributors
Retail FX

News Nuggets | 18 May: Stone Edge Capital Lost CySEC License; FCA Deputy Chair

  • Also, KX's partnership with Amazon Web Services and Delta Capita's new APAC Head.
  • Read today's FX/CFDs, crypto and fintech sectors' dynamic news.
Thursday, 18/05/2023 | 09:55 GMT by Finance Magnates Staff
Retail FX

Duty Calls: How to Prepare to FCA's New Regulation

  • A new milestone of UK's "consumer duty" will come into effect on April 30.
  • What is the duty, What documentation would I need and what to do if I'm not prepared - questions and answers.
Tuesday, 18/04/2023 | 08:28 GMT by Lewis Gurry
FinTech

UK Unveils Two-Year Open Banking Development Plan to Boost Fintech Apps

  • FCA wants to see more competition in the open banking services industry.
  • Seven million Britons currently use the UK’s open banking products.
Monday, 17/04/2023 | 10:57 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Taps Love Island Contestant to Educate Finfluencers

  • The FCA and ASA jointly kicked off the education campaign.
  • Sharon Gaffka will help the agencies in the campaign.
Thursday, 06/04/2023 | 10:17 GMT by Arnab Shome
Retail FX

The FCA Wants Greater Investor Protection. This is Their Plan

  • The FCA has entered the second year of its three-year strategy.
  • It accelerates its work in four main areas, focusing on further investment and increased resources.
Wednesday, 05/04/2023 | 11:16 GMT by Damian Chmiel
Retail FX

FCA Announces Joint Executive Directors for Enforcement and Market Oversight

  • Chambers and Smart will replace Steward.
  • Smart joins from the NCA, and Chambers has many years of experience from the FCA.
Thursday, 23/03/2023 | 12:31 GMT by Damian Chmiel
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