Tag: FCA

FCA outlines ambitious plans to elevate diversity in financial sector

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is taking substantial steps to enhance diversity within the financial services sector.

Embedded insurance firm Qover gains crucial FCA full authorisation

Qover, a leader in embedded insurance orchestration, has achieved a significant milestone by securing full authorisation from the FCA.

What investment firms need to know about Market Watch 74

The UK FCA recently unveiled Market Watch 74, a newsletter offering an in-depth look into regulatory concerns.

Ex-Monzo leaders introduce Sync Savings with massive backing to transform UK...

Ex-Monzo executives, Joss Tasker and Alex Fox, have marked the inception of their latest FinTech venture, Sync Savings. The dynamic duo is setting out to address challenges faced by the UK's cash savings sector, a market that has been in need of innovation for a considerable period.

The importance of eComms recordkeeping in FinTech

In the past few months, both the SEC and CFTC have targeted numerous Wall Street firms for extensive recordkeeping oversights. This resulted in eye-watering penalties surpassing $1.5bn. Both major and minor firms should anticipate that this assertive enforcement will remain unrelenting.

Do banks and building societies have their customers’ best interests at...

Research has found 46% of people do not believe their banks or building societies have their best interests at heart. 

FCA outlines path for new sustainability disclosure standards by 2026

The FCA has revealed its timeline for integrating ISSB's first two standards into UK's sustainability disclosure regulations for public entities.

eflow Global’s solutions to FCA’s Market Watch 74 transaction reporting concerns

RegTech firm eFlow Global recently took the opportunity to describe how it can provide solutions to key transaction reporting concerns. 

FCA Consumer Duty Countdown: Are firms ready?

The final deadline for compliance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new Consumer Duty is swiftly approaching in July 2023. The regulatory agency has been actively providing guidance, conducting multi-firm reviews, and sharing specific industry insights in the form of Dear CEO Letters to ensure that firms are adequately prepared for the implementation.

Managing insider information: The crucial role of MAR in the digital...

The European Market Abuse Regulations (MAR) have been at the forefront of the financial regulatory landscape since July 2016. Despite its six-year presence, compliance with MAR regulations remains a consistent priority for regulators across Europe, including the UK. Regulatory enforcement continues to unveil that firms still grapple with adherence to rules governing the management of material nonpublic information (MNPI).

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