Category: FCA

  • Crypto Public Offers Under Scrutiny As UK FCA Proposes Ban – Details

    The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a report Discussion paper Outlining several proposals and inviting public comments on crypto regulations in the country. Notably, one of the proposals seeks to ban public cryptocurrency offerings from unregulated entities. Cryptocurrency public offerings attract FCA attention According to the Financial Conduct…

  • FCA over-regulation risks choking crowdfunding and harming small businesses

    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticized for its strict regulation of the crowdfunding industry, which critics claim stifles investment and cuts off vital funding flows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) has warned that these regulations could cost the economy billions of pounds…

  • FCA over-regulation risks choking crowdfunding and harming small businesses

    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been criticized for its strict regulation of the crowdfunding industry, which critics claim stifles investment and cuts off vital funding flows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) has warned that these regulations could cost the economy billions of pounds…

  • FCA Flags Clone Firm Impersonating Admiral Markets UK

    The UK financial regulator has flagged an unscrupulous company impersonating the licensed Admiral Markets UK Ltd. According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the cloned entity is using Admiral Markets UK Ltd details in a fraudulent company under the name admrlmrkts.co. Cloning company details According to a statement from the…

  • Communications, Consumer Duty, and the FCA

    Regulatory compliance is a cornerstone of credibility and operational integrity for financial services. At Finalto, Klelia Orphanidou leads these efforts as the B2B Head of Regulatory Compliance. With her extensive expertise, she provides a clear roadmap through the complex regulatory landscape that must be navigated as a financial institution. In…

  • ICM Capital to Relinquish FCA License

    ICM Capital plans to end its operations in the United Kingdom, according to a notice on the regulator’s website that the forex and CFD broker has applied to cancel its licence. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said that ICM “must meet our standards in dealing with its clients”. ICM is…