The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and ASIC informed that they have signed an Enhanced Cooperation Agreement between their Innovation Hubs to extend their existing agreement of cooperation and coordination on fintech innovation. This agreement forms part of the broader Fintech Bridge signed by the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Australian Treasurer.…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it has today published its Approach to Supervision and its Approach to Enforcement. When the FCA launched its Mission, it committed to publishing a series of documents that would explain its approach to regulation in more depth. These articulate how the FCA carries out its main activities, aiming…
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed the public that it has today published a discussion paper on transforming culture in financial services which presents views from academics and industry thought leaders. The paper is intended to provide a basis for stimulating further debate on transforming culture in the sector. The paper is a set…
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The World Federation of Exchanges (The WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, announced that it has welcomed the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)'s initiative to consult the market on broadening the reach of its existing regulatory sandbox, and reiterated its support for a globally coherent approach to FinTech. The WFE, which represents…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published its final policy statement on new rules for the credit card market. The FCA estimates the changes will save consumers between £310 million and £1.3 billion a year in lower interest charges. The new rules come into force on 1 March 2018, but firms have until 1…
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Later this year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) informed that it will consult on proposals to make information available on a wider range of individuals at authorised firms. The FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) currently maintain a public Financial Services Register, “the FS Register”, of the firms they regulate and the individuals they have…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that it is seeking views on how technology can make it easier for firms to meet their regulatory reporting requirements and improve the quality of the information they provide. The FCA regularly explores how technology can make its regulations more efficient and reduce the regulatory burden on…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that they have today signed an arrangement that commits the regulators to collaborating and supporting innovative firms through each other’s financial technology (FinTech) initiatives – LabCFTC and FCA Innovate. Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, commented: International borders shouldn’t act as…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) today announce the appointment of Marshall Bailey as Chair of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd (FSCS) with effect from 1 April 2018. The appointment was made by the FCA Board and the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC) with the approval of HM Treasury. Marshall…
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) just informed the public that it has today published a report on the supervision of algorithmic trading in wholesale markets. The report summarises the key areas of focus for algorithmic trading and highlights areas of good and bad practice observed within previous cross-firm reviews. Automated technology brings significant benefits to…
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