Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) News

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority Must Act Faster: National Auditor Report

Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can take too long to act and a sweeping post-Brexit internal revamp to make it nimbler will take years to complete, the National Audit Office (NAO) said in a report on Friday. The FCA regulates …

Marsh & McLennan Finalizes Delisting From London Stock Exchange

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. has delisted and canceled trading from the London Stock Exchange, further to its announcement made on Oct. 27, 2023. The delisting was finalized at 8:00 a.m. (GMT) on Nov. 27, 2023. The company continues to …

Marsh & McLennan Cos. Intends to Delist From London Stock Exchange

Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc. gave notice of its intention to delist from the London Stock Exchange. Marsh & McLennan explained the action by saying that the majority of trading in the company’s securities occurs on the New York Stock …

Crypto Firms Are Failing to Spell Out Risks to Consumers: UK Watchdog

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Wednesday that firms marketing cryptoassets are failing to highlight risks properly to consumers, such as by publishing warnings that are too hard to read. Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority had new powers from Oct. 8 to …

UK Financial Watchdog Says Some Funds Mislead Investors With ESG Label

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Thursday it was having to “push back” against some investment funds that misleadingly attempt to label themselves as being focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) based performance. Regulators across the world are seeking to …

UK Watchdog Fines Equifax $13.4M for Role in ‘One of Largest’ Cyber Breaches

Britain’s financial watchdog said on Friday it had fined consumer credit rater Equifax Ltd. 11 million pounds ($13.4 million) for its role in “one of the largest” cyber-security breaches in history. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that in 2017 …

Britain Proposes Diversity and Misconduct Rules for Financial Services Firms

Britain’s financial regulators proposed guidance on Monday for financial firms to tackle sexual harassment and bullying, along with new requirements for large banks and insurers to set targets to improve diversity and inclusion. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the …

UK Watchdog Sets 3-Month Deadline to Improve Car Insurance

Britain’s financial watchdog has told motor insurers they have three months to improve the value they give customers in products that top up coverage, or face potential sanctions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Wednesday it had asked insurers …

UK Watchdog Proposes Toughening Safeguards Against Illegal Marketing on Social Media

Britain’s financial watchdog on Monday proposed toughening up safeguards against the illegal marketing of financial products on social media by applying a stringent “consumer duty” that is being rolled out to banks, funds and insurers on July 31. The Financial …

UK Regulators Urged to Help Keep London Competitive, Using New Post-Brexit Remit

Britain’s regulators must push ahead with applying their new post-Brexit remit to help keep the country’s financial sector globally competitive, industry officials said on Thursday. After Britain’s departure from the European Union, the government has come under pressure to maintain …