Новости FCA

The High Court today confirmed the appointment of special administrators for Euro Exchange Securities UK Limited (EES). EES did not seek to overturn the court’s initial decision, which saw the firm cease trading with immediate effect last week.EES agreed it is not in the company’s interests to seek to return to normal trading and will […]

On 28 April 2026, Solvenza Limited (Solvenza) entered administration. Louise Longley and Julian Pitts of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP (Begbies) were appointed joint administrators. Solvenza (Firm Reference Number: 718517) is regulated by the FCA, authorised to carry out debt purchasing and debt collection activities, which provide debt resolution solutions to consumers.The joint administrators are […]

On 29 May 2026, Halo Financial Limited (Halo) entered special administration. Louise Longley and Bai Cham of BTG Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP (Begbies) were appointed as joint special administrators. Halo is authorised by the FCA to provide payment services under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (the PSRs). On 30 April 2026, Halo agreed to a […]

The UK Payments Initiative (UKPI) announcement signals a major step forward for open banking and commercial variable recurring payments (cVRP). The launch of UKPI paves the way for greater payments competition, innovation and economic growth.Read the announcement.The industry-led scheme will give people more choice about how and when they pay for recurring goods and services.We […]

Football clubs have been warned not to put their fans’ cash at risk by signing sponsorship deals with financial firms that aren't allowed to operate in the UK. According to the FCA, a number of unauthorised firms, including crypto businesses and trading platforms, are using sponsorship to target unwitting football fans.These unauthorised firms may be […]

The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Limited (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance claims. The FCA is investigating concerns that consumers may have been signed up during the period April 2025 to December 2025 without their consent, with […]

Investment firms could save around £20m a year under new proposals from the FCA to simplify climate reporting for investment products. The FCA estimates it could deliver these savings by replacing detailed product-level reports based on the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) with simpler, more targeted information for retail investors, in line with […]

The Bank of England has published a joint review with the FCA on how the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for financial market infrastructure (FMI) is working. The Bank of England and the FCA (the authorities) cooperate on the supervision of FMIs.The authorities consulted with FMIs to assess the effectiveness of cooperation between the Bank and […]

On 21 May 2026, Silicon Marketing Limited (Silicon) entered administration. Carrie James and Nick Parsk of Oury Clark were appointed as joint administrators. Silicon (Firm Reference Number: 674008) is regulated by the FCA, authorised to carry out debt purchasing and debt collection activities, which provide debt resolution solutions to consumers. The joint administrators are responsible […]

On 4 June 2026, the FCA required Euro Exchange Securities UK Limited (EES) to cease carrying out any regulated electronic money or payment services and, on the FCA’s application, interim managers were appointed by the Court over EES. Serious concerns around the way EES operated its business indicated there were significant risks of financial crime. […]

On 9 June 2026, Amplifi Capital (U.K.) Limited (Amplifi) entered administration. Robert Spence and Gareth Slater of Interpath Advisory were appointed joint administrators. Amplifi is authorised by the FCA. Amplifi trades under the names Reevo Money and My Community Finance. Reevo Money provided personal loans to consumers. My Community Finance acted as a credit broker, […]

Firms are using AI to drive efficiency, support decision-making and deliver better outcomes for consumers and markets. We want to support that innovation. But it must be safe, responsible and well governed.We have been clear that we are not going to introduce new regulations for AI. Instead, we’ll rely on existing frameworks, including the Consumer […]

Consumers are being warned to be wary of misleading car finance 'money tips' adverts issued by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms on social media. As part of the joint regulatory taskforce, the FCA has identified a growing number of adverts that appear to offer independent advice from an individual but are in fact […]

The FCA has secured a confiscation order of £452,286.80 against convicted fraudster Daniel Pugh. Mr Pugh, 36, is serving a 7 years and 6 months prison sentence for defrauding investors out of £1.3m.Run from his bedroom in Devon, Pugh used Facebook adverts to target investors and promised them wholly unrealistic returns, claiming these would be […]

We set out next steps on issuing new rules and guidance on Money Market Funds (MMFs), following Government plans to replace the current rules. On 15 May, the Government set out its expectation that it will lay legislation that will replace the UK Money Market Funds Regulation. Read the Government statement.Money Market Funds (MMFs) play […]

The FCAhasstartedcivil proceedings against Mr Neil Woodford andW4.0.The FCAallegesthat Mr Woodford and W4.0 are providing regulated investment advice and making financial promotions through the subscription-based platform, www.w4pz.com, without authorisation.In the FCA’sview, the activitybreachessections 19 and 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).The FCA is seekingan injunction against Mr Woodford and W4.0 tostop […]

First-time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed could find it easier to get a mortgage, as the FCA sets out next steps to help reform the market. Its proposed mortgage rule changes would give lenders more flexibility to consider individual circumstances and develop products that better meet people's needs – while maintaining strong consumer protections.They […]

Buying a home is different now to even a decade ago.People are living longer, the way they work has changed and, for many, how much they earn can vary month-to-month. People will also carry mortgage debt for longer and use it more flexibly across their lives.That’s why we’re proposing changes to help more people to […]

In its 19 May 2026 judgment, the High Court approved pro rata distribution to eligible investors of money recovered by the FCA from Argento Wealth Limited (AWL). Eligible investors must act by 1 August 2026. You can receive a share of the money recovered if you:Invested in the AWL Loan Scheme; orInvested in the EMB […]