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The latest FCA and Practitioner Panel survey shows rising levels of satisfaction, confidence and trust in the FCA among firms, alongside a strong understanding of Consumer Duty expectations. 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 …

From today, crypto firms can apply for authorisation from the FCA, marking a landmark moment as the UK takes a step closer towards becoming one of the most trusted places in the world to build and invest in cryptoasset businesses. For the first time, crypto firms operating in the UK will be brought into full …

Three new appointments have been made to our Board, bringing additional experience in public policy, financial services, regulation and corporate leadership as we continue to deliver our strategy. 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 …

Victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud will recover lost funds after the FCA obtained confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga. 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 …

We asked the Court to make Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants (‘Abacus’), bankrupt. This is known as sequestration in Scotland. The Sheriff granted our application on 27 August 2026. Emma Porter of Aver Chartered Accountants (‘Aver’) was appointed as trustee. She will now assess Mr Temlett’s financial affairs and seek to distribute any …

The FCA is partnering across sectors to expand protection insurance coverage for millions of unprotected people. 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 never considered …

Twenty-one Contracts for Differences (CFD) firms have closed since 2025, following a FCA crackdown. 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 authorisation as a badge …

On 25 September 2026, ITI Capital Ltd (ITI Capital) entered special administration. Duncan Perring and David Soden, both of Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd (Teneo), were appointed as special administrators. ITI Capital is a FCA authorised and regulated brokerage company that helped customers invest in shares and bonds and looked after their investments.On 10 August 2025, …

Financial firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts, but organised criminal groups are still shifting dirty money through multiple bank accounts before cashing out. 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 …

Speech by Nikhil Rathi, FCA chief executive at TheCityUK dinner, sponsored by Nasdaq. Thank you to TheCityUK and Nasdaq for bringing us together this evening.It’s a fitting venue for us to discuss market transitions: the former HQ of Midland Bank, which of course became part of HSBC.And now HSBC Orion has become the first entrant …

People seeking debt advice are being urged to watch out for red flags. 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 or being advised by …

The FCA has begun High Court proceedings against Osborne Baldwin Limited, which trades as Hunter Jones and Hunter Jones Group. 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 …

CLICK HERE to read this article and more on FCA. What is FCA? We protect people by helping them understand some of the most common risks they might come across when using financial services. We publish warnings about firms that are doing business without our authorisation, and we encourage consumers to report scams, potential harm …

CLICK HERE to read this article and more on FCA. What is FCA? We protect people by helping them understand some of the most common risks they might come across when using financial services. We publish warnings about firms that are doing business without our authorisation, and we encourage consumers to report scams, potential harm …

CLICK HERE to read this article and more on FCA. What is FCA? We protect people by helping them understand some of the most common risks they might come across when using financial services. We publish warnings about firms that are doing business without our authorisation, and we encourage consumers to report scams, potential harm …

Speech by Steve Smart, executive director of enforcement and market oversight, at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026. IntroductionA few weeks ago, I visited the Bank of England Museum to see a new exhibition on financial crime. I had expected banknotes and gold bars – not bees.Rather than bullion, I saw a working beehive …

New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK’s future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation. The regime comes into force on 25 October 2027. With applications for authorisation opening from 30 September 2026, firms need this guidance now to help …