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Liam Coleman appointed as chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Liam will take up the permanent role on 10 October 2026 for a 3-year term, having served as interim chair for the last year. Ashley Alder, chair of the FCA, commented: ‘Liam has brought strong leadership and valuable… Read More

Strong compliance functions support trusted corporate finance markets

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Effective compliance arrangements matter in firms of every size Most firms in the survey were small: 64% had 9 or fewer employees and 89% had fewer than 50.  63% of firms reported having a compliance function that is… Read More

New rules to make long-term investment funds clearer

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  This will help give the market more confidence to invest in funds that support private markets. The new rules mean that investors will have to give 90 days’ notice to access their funds but will be more certain… Read More

Looking at how we interact with whistleblowers

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Just over a week ago, we received the incredibly sad news that a whistleblower, Simon Andriesz, who we had been in contact with over many years, had died. We’ve shared our condolences, and our thoughts are with his… Read More

Reforming UK capital markets to ensure they work well for our economy

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Turning reform into results You can see our approach in the reforms we have already delivered. We have completed around 30 capital-markets focused workstreams. And there’s an even larger number across the FCA’s broader work. That’s too many… Read More

Firms’ confidence, satisfaction and trust in the FCA rise

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  The FCA and Practitioner Panel annual survey of regulated firms provides valuable insights into how firms think we’re performing. The latest survey shows 79% of firms are highly satisfied with their relationship with the FCA, up from 74%… Read More

FCA announces new Board appointments

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Lea Paterson CBE and Matthew Tobin have been appointed by the Treasury as non-executive directors, while deputy chief executive Sarah Pritchard has joined the Board as an executive member. Lea Paterson CBE has a career spanning economics, financial… Read More

FCA opens the gateway to regulated crypto

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  For the first time, crypto firms operating in the UK will be brought into full FCA regulation, with clear standards covering consumer protection, safeguarding, market integrity and financial resilience. This is a significant milestone, not just for the… Read More

FCA secures money back for victims of crypto fraud

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  At a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 28 September 2026, Raymondip Bedi was ordered to pay £603,404.28 and Patrick Mavanga £247,997.99. Between February 2017 and June 2019, Bedi and Mavanga operated a fraudulent investment scheme, cold-calling consumers… Read More

FCA secures bankruptcy order against Arthur Temlett

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  As Abacus stopped regulated activities in January 2025, we expect that most previous policies will have expired or been renewed with another provider by now. However, if customers are concerned, they should contact their insurance providers directly to… Read More

InterestMe Financial Planning Limited (IMFP) and the appointed representative InterestMe Advisers Limited (IMA) enter administration

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  If you need urgent help with your account, contact the joint administrators.  You should also get in touch with the joint administrators if you have questions about income or withdrawals, need extra support, or want to discuss options…. Read More

ITI Capital Ltd enters special administration

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  You should be cautious if you are approached by a claims management company (CMC) or a law firm. For most customers, there is no benefit in involving a third party in reclaiming your assets. If you use a… Read More

Twenty-four CFD firms closing in crackdown on misuse of UK authorisation

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  The FCA was concerned the firms were misusing their authorised status to mislead consumers. Three other firms are currently cancelling their permissions. The FCA has been challenging CFD firms that carry out little UK business but use their… Read More

Building the next generation of market infrastructure

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  What happens next Looking ahead, the FCA will continue to play our full part in a systemwide approach.  Our upcoming joint tokenisation roadmap with the Bank of England will set out a more comprehensive route from today’s testing… Read More

Firms crack down on money mules but need to do more

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  An FCA survey found firms have closed an increasing number of suspected mule accounts over the last 3 years: 238,396 suspected mules had their accounts closed in 2025, up from 184,935 in 2023 and 233,269 in 2024. An… Read More

Debt advice warning: spot the red flags

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Free debt advice is available to everyone. However, the FCA is concerned that some consumers are being steered towards fee-paying debt solutions that may not be suitable for their needs, sometimes through high pressure sales tactics, misleading information… Read More

FCA takes Hunter Jones to High Court over alleged unauthorised activity

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  The FCA alleges that Hunter Jones, which sells loan notes, carries out regulated activity without authorisation. The FCA is asking the court to stop Hunter Jones carrying out regulated activity and require money to be returned to investors…. Read More

FCA and partners join forces to help improve financial security for millions

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This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  While the market is working well for consumers who have protection insurance, millions of people remain unprotected. Around 58% of adults have no life insurance, critical illness cover or income protection – and 59% of that group has… Read More

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