October 15, 2026 @ 2:01 pm By FCA  |  

This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Costs associated with distributing money and assets back to clients, including the special administrators’ fees, may be deducted from the client money or assets if there are insufficient funds to pay for their return. The Financial Services Compensation… Read More

October 15, 2026 @ 1:00 pm By FCA  |  

This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  If you are approached by a company offering to help you recover your money, you should proceed with caution.  For most of the firm’s clients, there will be no benefit in involving a third party in making a… Read More

October 13, 2026 @ 10:34 am By FCA  |  

This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  On 13 October, 3 individuals were arrested following a joint operation by the FCA and the National Crime Agency (NCA). More than 100 FCA and NCA staff took part in searches at 5 residential premises in London and… Read More

October 13, 2026 @ 5:32 am By FCA  |  

This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  Kerry Nelson, the director of Nexus Independent Financial Advisers Limited and Nexus Investment Managers Limited, and Jacqueline Stephens, the firms’ business operations manager, admitted all charges brought by the FCA at Portsmouth Crown Court. They admitted defrauding clients… Read More

October 13, 2026 @ 4:31 am By FCA  |  

This post was originally published on fca.org.uk  The challenge is due to be heard between 16 to 26 February 2027, with a judgment expected in the following months. Until the legal process concludes, lenders do not need to calculate or pay compensation under the scheme…. Read More

October 9, 2026 @ 6:30 am By FCA  |  

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

October 8, 2026 @ 7:18 am By FCA  |  

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

October 8, 2026 @ 6:18 am By FCA  |  

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

October 6, 2026 @ 5:46 am By FCA  |  

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

October 5, 2026 @ 5:35 am By FCA  |  

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

October 2, 2026 @ 6:57 am By FCA  |  

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

September 30, 2026 @ 11:30 am By FCA  |  

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

September 30, 2026 @ 5:27 am By FCA  |  

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

September 28, 2026 @ 10:03 am By FCA  |  

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

September 28, 2026 @ 9:02 am By FCA  |  

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

September 28, 2026 @ 8:02 am By FCA  |  

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

September 25, 2026 @ 8:14 am By FCA  |  

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

September 25, 2026 @ 5:12 am By FCA  |  

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

September 23, 2026 @ 6:47 am By FCA  |  

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

September 23, 2026 @ 4:46 am By FCA  |  

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