PayExpo 2019: We will be taking action, says FCA on insufficient safeguarding
The regulators found banks are delaying safeguarding precautions.
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FCA cryptocurrency investigations rise 74% in 2019
Watchdog having a deeper look at crypto industry.
FCA: Libra will lead to financial exploitation
Regulator fears the crypto will bypass payment services.
FCA fines Prudential £23.8m for misselling retirement products
Thousands of customers will receive £6,380.51 each
FCA review finds investor happiness with MiFID II research unbundling
MiFID II is improving asset managers’ accountability over costs.
FCA steps up efforts to ensure firms are getting ready for a no-deal Brexit
This includes ads about its FCA Brexit webpages and a dedicated phone line.
PRA grants Allica its banking licence
It’s now planning for a full launch and will ultimately offer working capital solutions and cash management.
Chairmans Financial rescues Ipagoo from administration
Chairmans plans to buy 100% of Ipagoo and some assets from its parent software company.
PPI-type scandals could return warns banking regulator
“When things get desperate, banks tend to take more risk.”
Top fintech stories this week – 16 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Market welcomes FCA’s plan to phase-in SCA
Industry officials see this as the regulator’s last warning.
Top fintech stories this week – 9 August 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
FCA delays SCA payments rules after threat to sales
Companies will have until March 2021 to implement most of the technical requirements.
Ipagoo enters administration
This was to protect the interests of Ipagoo’s customers.
Top fintech stories this week – 2 August 2019
FNZ acquires GBST, LSE to buy Refinitiv, and more!
FCA provides clarity on current crypto-assets regulation
To ensure firms know if they are authorised and compliant.
SquareBook wins FCA approval to offer IPO services
The company hopes to tackle conflicts of interest in the IPO process.
Top fintech stories this week – 12 July 2019
N26 has superhero-landed in the US, new hip bank in Spain, and more!
VibePay prepares for launch with FCA approval
The first product to market will be a consumer app launching in September 2019.
Top fintech stories this week – 05 July 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
FCA proposes ban on crypto-based derivatives
The regulator believes the products are ill-suited to retail consumers.
Multiply’s financial advice app wins FCA approval
The free service is the UK’s first fully regulated, automated advice provider.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 18 June 2019
This week, the FCA makes a return with pro-consumer rules!
Top fintech stories this week – 14 June 2019
This week, we look at the FCA’s new rules, SoftBank’s investment, and the World Bank’s new tech.
FCA tackles overdraft rules on new consultation paper
It proposes more transparency for better customer experience.
CSSF warns UK fintechs about onsite visits
As part of its Brexit preparations, UK fintechs and payment services must also prepare for visits from the CSSF.
Top fintech stories this week – 7 June 2019
The FCA introduces new rules for P2P platforms, while Tink secures investment from PayPal, and more!
FCA introduces new rules for P2P platforms
P2P platforms must implement changes by 9 December 2019, but the application of MCOB is immediate.
Raphaels fined £1.9m by FCA and PRA for outsourcing mismanagement
The bank didn’t properly manage the outsourcing of payment services.
Top fintech stories this week – 24 May 2019
TransferWise just became even bigger, Nuvei Bidco acquires SafeCharge, and more!
Investors lost over £27m to crypto and forex scams last year
The FCA and Action Fraud aim to raise awareness of investment fraudsters.
GFIN selects eight firms for cross-border testing pilot
Next step is to develop suitable testing plans.
Standard Chartered fined $1.1bn for bad AML and sanctions breach
Both US and UK regulators have imposed large penalties.
Goldman Sachs fined £34.3m for misreporting transactions
FCA found the firm made 220.2m errors.
FCA seeks to address mortgage switch difficulties
To free mortgage prisoners from bad loan assessment processes.
UBS bank fined £28m by FCA for misreporting transactions
This comes on the back of a series of penalties in the past few months.
FCA urges end to exit fees on investment platforms
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority calls for feedback and more competition.
UK crypto consumers completely clueless
FCA reveals findings from first cryptoassets research.
UK fintech regulator puts bigger fines on the menu
FCA confirms increase in Financial Ombudsman Service award limit.
UK banking data reveals eruption of disruption
Last year was arguably not a good one for banking across the nation.
