FCA

FCA strengthens consumer protection with new powers

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said it will use new powers to “more swiftly” cancel or change what regulated…

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FCA launches 3-year strategy to crack down on ‘problem firms’

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a three-year strategy which will see the recruitment of 80 employees to focus…

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Knowing when to divest sections of your business

“Many accountants don’t know much about the wider financial services industry, so if they make a decision to sell, they…

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FCA appoints chair of its Practitioner Panel

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Direct Line Group CEO, Penny James, as chair of its Practitioner Panel. James…

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HSBC Bank fined £63.9m over anti-money laundering failings

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined HSBC £63.9m for failings in its anti-money laundering processes and compliance with UK…

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FCA chair to step down

The chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Charles Randell has announced that he plans to step down in Spring…

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FCA sends thousands of staff on cyber and financial crime courses

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has sent 4,430 of its employees on compulsory cyber and information security courses over the…

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FCA shuffles senior team with four new appointments

The FCA has made four appointments to its senior team as part of a “transformation programme”, led by its new…

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FCA faces pressure over Woodford inquiry

MPs have called upon the government to take action over the FCA’s stalled investigation into the collapse of Neil Woodford’s…

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FCA proposes CMC fee price cap

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published proposals to introduce a price cap on the fees claims management companies (CMCs)…

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