On 6 November 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") set out proposals for its regulation of fiat-backed stablecoins ("DP 23/4"). DP 23/4 invites stakeholders to provide feedback by 6 ...

The City watchdog permitted just 35 applicants for an electric money institution (EMI) licence in 2025 - a major drop from ...

Speaking at an industry event this week, Sarah Pritchard, executive director, markets and international at the FCA, highlighted key themes at the fore of the watchdog’s focus, including: the impact of ...

This Regulatory Round-up highlights a selection of significant EU and UK developments during March and April 2026 that are of relevance to ...

Buy now pay later customers will have clearer information and must undergo proportionate affordability checks under stronger protections coming into force from July, the City regulator has said. The ...

Last week, FCA Chief Data, Information, and Intelligence Officer Jessica Rusu delivered a speech on the regulation of digital assets. Delivered at the CityUK International Conference 2025, Rusu said ...

Widening the regulatory scope to include promotions and all retail financial products should be "in the mix" as more consumers are lured into high-risk investments online, the Financial Conduct ...

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Simplification of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules and information, along with the reduction of the regulatory burden, were key themes of the FCA’s December 2025 letter to the Prime Minister ...

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) new regulations of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) mark a significant shift in the industry. With nearly half of UK adults now using BNPL services, these rules ...

The FCA’s new consumer duty regulations, coming into force on the 27th of July, require firms to deliver good outcomes for retail customers. Financial Institutions are concerned about the new ...

The United Kingdom could embrace a “lower burden” regulatory regime to achieve the “same outcome” when it exits the European Union, the head of the City’s regulator said in a speech Tuesday. Setting ...