FCA warns Buy Now Pay Later firms about advert compliance
The FCA has warned Buy Now Pay Later firms that their adverts must comply with the financial promotion rules.
UK advertising regulation
UK watchdog finds AJ Bell ad not in breach of social responsibility rules
The UK ASA investigated an AJ Bell ad under Social responsibility rules, but did not find it in breach.
UK MPs call for legislation against online fraudulent adverts
The UK Treasury Committee today calls for additional Government action to combat fraud and scammers.
FCA to tighten rules on how high-risk financial products are marketed
The new FCA rules seek to improve risk warnings on ads and ban incentives to invest, for example new joiner or refer-a-friend bonuses.
UK watchdog investigates crypto ads across different media
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is investigating a number of crypto-asset ads across different media.
FCA reviews 514 financial promotions in Q3 2021
n Q3 of 2021, the FCA reviewed 514 financial promotions, with the regulator ordering 74 promotions to be amended or withdrawn.
FCA orders 84 promotions to be amended or withdrawn in Q2 2021
In Q2 2021, the FCA reviewed 439 financial promotions, with 84 promotions to be amended or withdrawn.
Google strengthens rules for investment ads in the UK
The Google Ads Financial Products and Services policy will introduce new certification requirements for financial services advertisers targeting the UK.
UK advertising body slams crypto service Luno for Bitcoin posters
The UK ASA did not like a poster stating “If you’re seeing Bitcoin on the Underground, it’s time to buy”.
UK ICO fines Amex for unlawful marketing emails
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has fined Amex for sending more than four million marketing emails to customers who did not want to receive them.
