UK’s FCA selects NayaOne to build and operate Digital Sandbox platform
The Digital Sandbox provides a “safe and secure” environment for companies to build and test their products.
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Paynetics lands UK EMI licence from the FCA
Paynetics was previously operating in the UK under the FCA’s Temporary Permission Regime.
FCA orders closure of WealthTek, joint special administrators appointed
The FCA ordered WealthTek to cease all operations last week, citing “serious regulatory and operational issues”.
UK payments start-up Ryft secures FCA licence
The company raised £1.5 million in a seed funding round last year.
FCA outlines expectations for payment firms’ customer protections
It says many firms present “an unacceptable risk of harm” to their customers.
UK regulators fine TSB £48.6m over “operational resilience failings”
The FCA says technical failures in TSB’s IT system led to customers being unable to access banking services.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 25 November 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Gatehouse Bank handed £1.5m fine by FCA over “poor” AML checks
Gatehouse Bank agreed to settle early, which led to a 30% reduction to the original penalty of £2.2 million.
FCA tells banks to treat struggling small business borrowers fairly
The move comes as part of the regulator’s work in response to the increasing cost of living.
FCA proposes updated guidance to protect access to banking services
Banks and building societies will have to assess the impact of any reduction in the services they provide.
Monzo warned by CMA over retail banking order breach
The agency says Monzo has taken adequate steps to end the breach and prevent a recurrence.
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FCA fines HSBC £64m for failings in its AML processes
The FCA says HSBC’s transaction monitoring systems showed “serious weaknesses” between 2010 and 2018.
Aiimi wins £1.3m data analytics contract with FCA
Milton Keynes-based data firm wins regulator contract running until April 2024.
NatWest pleads guilty to £365m money laundering failure
UK bank faces rare criminal proceedings in December.
Hoddle hires former FCA man Gidla as new COO
John Gidla joins the fintech after three years at the Financial Conduct Authority.
FCA says crypto exchange Binance is “not capable” of supervision
UK regulator issued a now-revealed warning to Binance in June.
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FCA investigating Monzo as challenger reports £115m yearly loss
The FCA is investigating Monzo over potential breaches of money laundering laws.
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FCA research reveals 21% increase in cryptoasset ownership
The watchdog estimates that around 2.3 million adults in the UK now hold cryptoassets.
FCA: “Significantly high” number of crypto firms not meeting AML standards
The UK watchdog has extended application deadlines for firms to seek regulation.
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FCA demands UK fintechs clarify non-bank status to customers
Companies have six weeks to write to their customers.
FCA plans whistleblower support with new campaign
UK regulator to provide greater help to those willing to come forward.
NatWest faces FCA money laundering charge over £365m account
The bank will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court next month.
Bank of England governor key architect in RBS scandal which left businesses in ruin
Bailey did not disclose his hand in creating the Asset Protection Agency.
FCA boosts data strategy with new executive hires
Stephanie Cohen, Jessica Rusu, Sarah Pritchard, and Emily Sheppard all join the watchdog.
More than 90% of UK’s financial firms still rely on legacy tech, says FCA
Some 33% admit “most” of their technology is legacy.
EXCLUSIVE: Wirex users hit by unexplained account restrictions and “disappearing” funds
A growing number of customers are fleeing Wirex.
FCA and UK Treasury “acting swiftly” to regulate fast-growing BNPL firms
The FCA is anxious about the number of citizens who will find themselves in debt.
FCA warns crypto investors could “lose all their money” after Bitcoin dips again
“Operating without a registration is a criminal offence,” says the FCA.
FCA: Thousands of financial firms risk failing as pandemic persists
Payments and e-money firms experienced an 11% decrease in available liquidity.
FCA makes major changes following LCF and Connaught review
Firms that have not used their regulatory permissions for the last 12 months are at risk of having it revoked.
2020 review: Top five cyberattacks this year
Cybercriminals haven’t stopped their activities in 2020.
FCA joins cross-border fintech testing initiative
The UK regulator is one of 23 regulators taking part in the project.
FCA and PRA fine Goldman Sachs £96.6m for 1MDB scandal
The investigation found that GSI breached a number of FCA and PRA principles and rules.
FCA survey shows 12 million UK adults struggling with debt payments
“Our surveys have shown that younger and BAME consumers have been impacted more than others.”
FCA to ban the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail customers
UK regulator aims to clamp down on products “ill-suited” to the public.
FCA calls for input on retail investment sector “not working as it should”
UK regulator wants input on how better to regulate the sector.
