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The FCA has launched a consultation on proposals to reduce the administrative fee for overdue or late regulatory returns from £250 to £100. The changes aim to make it fairer and more proportionate, particularly for smaller firms and those with limited resources.Since the fee was introduced, we’ve made major changes to processes, including how fees […]

An individual has been arrested on suspicion of market manipulation, fraud by false representation, and forgery. They were arrested at their London home, and a search was carried out under warrant by investigators from the FCA and the Metropolitan Police.The suspect was interviewed under caution by the FCA and released on bail. The FCA’s investigation […]

On 24 November 2025, JNFX Ltd entered special administration under the Payment and Electronic Money Institution Insolvency Regulations 2021. Louise Brittain and Matthew Richards of Azets Holdings Ltd have been appointed joint special administrators.JNFX is authorised by the FCA to provide foreign exchange and payment services for corporate clients.On 20 November 2025, JNFX agreed to […]

From 6 November 2025, and following enforcement action, The Dental Insurance Partnership Ltd ('DIP') is no longer an authorised firm and its permission to carry on regulated activities has been cancelled by the FCA. DIP failed to demonstrate to the FCA that it is fit and proper to carry out regulated activities. Our final decision […]

On 25 November 2025, we were delighted to host our second annual Economics Research Conference at our headquarters in Stratford, London. The event showcased our commitment to shaping a financial system that works well for all, focusing on our theme of rebalancing risk and deepening trust.Bringing together leading thinkers from across academia, industry, and government, […]

Speech by Ashley Alder, FCA Chair, at the Investment Association Annual 2025 Conference: Scotland. It can’t have escaped your attention that a dominant contemporary theme for UK regulators is to do with our contribution to economic growth and UK competitiveness. And it’s not surprising that there have been some fairly intensive debates around this question […]

The FCA has accepted RegTech platform, Eunice, into its Regulatory Sandbox to explore an industry-led solution to improve transparency of the UK's crypto markets. Eunice helps financial institutions, regulators and businesses navigate cryptoassets, tokenised assets and on-chain infrastructure. Working alongside some of the largest cryptoassets firms including Coinbase, Crypto.com, and Kraken, Eunice is designing and […]

The FCA has started criminal proceedings against Bobosher Sharipov and Bekzod Avazov for insider dealing. Mr Sharipov worked at investment bank Jefferies International Limited (Jefferies) and advised GCP Student Living Plc on a potential takeover. Mr Sharipov is charged with leaking confidential inside information about the takeover to his close friend and business associate, Mr […]

Speech by David Geale, executive director, Payments and Digital Finance and Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) managing director, at City & Financial Global. On this day in 1922, Howard Carter became the first to enter the tomb of King Tutankhamun.He couldn’t see much, at first – he’d made a small hole in the door and had […]

As part of our aim to be a smarter regulator, we’re making it easier for firms to access FCA regulatory reporting systems. From 28 November 2025, access to RegData will be through sign in to My FCA.Over the coming months, this will also include Connect and Online Invoicing System, so that everything you need will […]

A raft of measures designed to support the growth of the mutuals sector have been announced by the financial regulators. They include a review of credit union regulations and the launch of a Mutual Societies Development Unit by the FCA.The proposals form part of a package of initiatives, published in a joint report from the […]

The FCA has published proposals to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are transparent, reliable and comparable. The move is estimated to deliver around £500m in net benefits over the next decade.ESG ratings inform investment decisions, risk management and regulatory reporting. Global spending on ESG data, including ratings, is projected to reach $2.2bn […]

This marks the FCA's first enforcement outcome against a professional body supervisor. The FCA has censured the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) for serious deficiencies in its anti-money laundering (AML) supervision.ICB is a professional body supervisor responsible for overseeing the AML compliance of over 3,000 bookkeepers under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017.Between January 2022 and […]

We are lifting the pause on the handling of motor finance complaints on 31 May 2026. This timeframe enables us to finalise and begin implementing any compensation scheme, while giving firms a reasonable period to prepare. We paused the handling of some motor finance complaints in January 2024. This was to prevent disorderly, inconsistent and […]

The FCA is working with major firms to test AI in a safe place to better understand the potential benefits and risks. The AI Live Testing initiative is the first of its kind in the financial sector to help firms who are ready to use AI in UK financial markets. Participating firms receive tailored support […]

The FCA has confirmed plans to streamline the way firms report complaints to them. The improvements will improve data quality and strengthen consumer protection across the sector.Five separate existing complaints returns will be replaced by a single consolidated return. This approach will simplify reporting for firms, reduce duplication, and support more consistent and comparable data […]

We have reached an agreement to lift the freeze on the bond consolidated tape contract award. Once ordered by the High Court, the lifting of the suspension will clear a path to sign the contract with Etrading Software (ETS).This means we can move forward on delivering the tape and continue defending the legal challenge in […]

On1 December2025, ESE Capital LimitedenteredCreditors’ VoluntaryLiquidation. On 1 December 2025, ESE Capital Limited entered Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation.Adam Price and Lane Bednash of CMB Partners UK Limited were appointed as Joint Liquidators of the firm.ESE Capital Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (Firm Ref No. 469499). The firm provides financial management services and […]

The FCA has charged Mr Henrik Schliemann with 9 criminal offences, including fraud by abuse of position, fraud by false representation and forgery. Mr Schliemann was a director of a merchant bank regulated by the FCA. He was responsible for financial matters and held authority over company accounts.The FCA alleges that Mr Schliemann transferred around […]

On 20 November 2025, the Government published a draft Statutory Instrument and related policy note, to make T+1 the standard settlement cycle in the UK from 11 October 2027. We encourage market participants to review the draft SI and policy note to prepare for T+1.The Government welcomes any technical comments on the draft SI by […]