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Five high-growth firms join Scale-up Unit for regulatory support
The Financial Conduct Authority has added five fast-growing fintech firms to its Scale-up Unit on August 10, 2026.
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Annex 1 firms face tighter anti-money laundering scrutiny
The Financial Conduct Authority has intensified scrutiny of Annex 1 firms, warning of financial crime risks and requesting information from 900 registered entities to disrupt illicit activity.
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Machine-readable API opens regulatory Handbook for compliance
The Financial Conduct Authority has launched the FCA Handbook API, offering regulatory rules and guidance in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Simplified IPO rules scrap 7-day research wait for UK listings
The Financial Conduct Authority has introduced reforms to simplify initial public offering rules, effective August 5, 2026.
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Transaction reporting rules cut costs by £108 million a year
The Financial Conduct Authority has finalized new transaction reporting rules that will reduce annual industry compliance costs by £108 million.
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Equity consolidated tape framework targets 18-month launch
The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed the framework for a UK equity consolidated tape to be launched within 18 months.
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June 2028 trial set for illegal forex promotion charges
Lucy Beck pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to charges of promoting foreign exchange contracts for difference without authorization.
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Minibond firm censured over undisclosed commission fees
The Financial Conduct Authority has publicly censured Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited for approving misleading minibond promotions.
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UK regulators launch oversight regime for critical tech providers
The Bank of England, PRA, and FCA have launched a joint oversight regime for critical third-party technology and data providers.
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Victims to recover 99 percent of funds from fraudster
The Financial Conduct Authority has secured a confiscation order requiring convicted fraudster John Burford to pay £655,951. Nearly all invested funds will be returned to approximately 70 known victims.
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Taskforce members appointed for reporting harmonisation
The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England have appointed industry experts to their joint Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Harmonisation Taskforce.
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Firms must link monitoring data to consumer harm prevention
Evidence-based monitoring frameworks help financial firms identify consumer harm and drive action under the Consumer Duty.