FCA announces new protections for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government’s decision to bring the sector under the FCA’s regulation.
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FCA begins legal proceedings against crypto exchange HTX
The FCA has begun legal proceedings against global crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi) for illegally promoting cryptoasset services.
FCA fines Dipesh Kerai and Bhavesh Hirani for insider dealing in Bidstack shares
The FCA has fined Dipesh Kerai and Bhavesh Hirani for insider dealing in shares of Bidstack Group Plc.
FCA bans former Energysave Central director
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to make an order prohibiting Jason Rowan from performing any function in relation to any regulated activity.
Gemini to close all customer accounts in the UK
From 6 April 2026, Gemini is closing all customer accounts in the UK.
FCA imposes restrictions on Advantage Wealth Management
The FCA has imposed restrictions on independent financial adviser Advantage Wealth Management Ltd (AWM).
Emil the Seal helps UK watchdog warn public about investment scams
FCA stunt launches new Firm Checker tool as around 700,000 people lose money to investment scams.
BGC Brokers secures authorization as FCA-registered benchmark administrator
BGC Brokers L.P. is now authorized as a U.K. registered benchmark administrator licensee with the FCA under the U.K. Benchmarks Regulation.
Guavapay Limited enters compulsory liquidation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed that Guavapay Limited entered compulsory liquidation.
FCA cancels iCorp Global Limited registration as Small Payment Institution
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has cancelled iCorp Global Limited’s registration as a Small Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2017.
