Tagged: fca

August 8, 2016 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Eureeca closed its self-crowdfunding round this weekend early – 100% funded. The offer closed after just 12 days of being available online. The securities offer was over 60% funded on day one Based in Dubai, Euereeca has bigger ambitions having received FCA approval in the… Read More

July 29, 2016 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Even while Brexit pushes pause on so many policy issues, the implementation of Markets in Financial Instruments Directive “II” (MiFID II) moves forward in the UK. The MiFID is a collective regulatory approach to streamlining the purchase and sales of securities across Europe. MiFID II… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 2:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in many ways is the most innovative regulatory body in the world today. Yes, I know. It can be hard for some people to see the word “Regulation” next to “Innovation” when referencing a government agency. But the proof is… Read More

July 26, 2016 @ 12:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week at the opening of Fintech Week in the UK, Christopher Woolard, Director of Strategy and Competition at the FCA, delivered a speech on Fintech innovation and the benefits of RegTech. He also provided an update on Project Innovate since launch. Woolard, as one… Read More

July 25, 2016 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finally “fessed up” and publicly admitted to what everyone already knew. They are backed up and behind in processing authorizations for firms seeking their stamp of approval.  Of course, this includes alternative finance platforms and P2P lenders seeking approval… Read More

July 25, 2016 @ 1:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gillian Roche-Saunders, is a partner at the law firm of Bates, Wells & Braithwaite in London.  She is a leading regulatory consultant in the Fintech sector having been engaged in alternative finance for the past five years – before the FCA jumped in to officially… Read More

July 24, 2016 @ 7:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Just because small events like Brexit crop up does not mean the UK is going to slow down its drive for Fintech relevance and dominance. This week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) signed a “regulatory cooperation agreement”. This new… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

The new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Chief Executive Andrew Bailey, delivered a wide-ranging speech outlining his vision for the regulatory agency at the Annual Public Meeting yesterday (July 21).  Bailey replaced outgoing executive Tracey McDermott who announced her decision to not seek reappointment this past… Read More

July 17, 2016 @ 11:57 am By Robert Wardrop & Tania Ziegler  |  

  Across Europe, crowdfunding is quickly moving from a fringe funding instrument to becoming a mainstream – finance channel, connecting “crowds” to fund businesses, projects and individuals. In its recently published Report on Crowdfunding in the EU Capital Markets Union, the European Commission details the… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Competition Report, alongside their annual report this year. Incorporated in HM Treasury’s 2015 Productivity Statement, the FCA was asked to produce a standalone annual competition report to show how well they are delivering on their competition objective…. Read More

July 9, 2016 @ 2:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

In 2014 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enacted new rules for the regulation of crowdfunding platforms operated by firms authorized by the FCA. At that time, the agency committed to carrying out a full post-implementation review of the crowdfunding market and regulatory framework in 2016…. Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

As announced earlier today, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has requested feedback from interested parties regarding the regulatory environment for debt and investment-based crowdfunding. The process is part of an anticipated periodic review of this new form of finance. Original rules were enacted in 2014…. Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 8:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Peer to Peer Finance Association (P2PFA) has released a comment on the forthcoming review of crowdfunding rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The P2PFA called the post-implementation review of crowdfunding rules an opportunity to ensure an appropriate balance of regulation protecting investors… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 8:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a “call for input” in preparation for an expected review of existing crowdfunding regulations in the UK. The FCA will be revisiting rules surrounding investment based crowdfunding including both debt and equity. In early 2015, the FCA conducted an… Read More

June 26, 2016 @ 4:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of Fintech innovation. While there are many reasons for the UK playing a lead role in new forms of finance several variables may be distilled from the list. First, the country is very supportive of an entrepreneurial/market-based… Read More

June 24, 2016 @ 7:46 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a statement on the EU Referendum or Brexit and the UK’s decision to depart.  It is republished below.   On 23 June, the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). This has significant implications for the UK…. Read More

June 2, 2016 @ 6:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

  The Chairman of the UK Parliament Treasury Committee has written both Tracey McDermott, head of the FCA, and Andrew Bailey, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England for Prudential Regulation, to enquire if consumers may benefit from further regulation of the peer to peer… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 10:28 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The UK and Singapore have established a “fintech bridge” that will help financial technology firms and investors from each country gain access to the other. Billed as the first of its kind, the bridge enables the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Monetary Authority of Singapore… Read More

May 9, 2016 @ 1:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is accepting applications now for its newly minted regulatory Sandbox.  Applicants have until July 8th to sign up for a chance to be part of a regulatory “safe space” to experiment and challenge existing financial norms. Christopher Woolard, FCA Directory… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 3:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

Lending Works, a UK-based peer to peer lender, has surveyed its investor base and concluded that a solid percentage of registered users intend on using the new Innovative Finance ISA (IF ISA). According to their data, 89% of respondents indicate they will use the retirement… Read More