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FCA Clamps Down on Consumer Credit Promotions
The FCA opened 227 cases regarding non-compliant promotions.
FCA Fines Stonebridge £8.4m for Accident Insurance Products
FCA says, between April 2011 and December 2012, Stonebridge targeted low and middle income customers
Facebook and Twitter Adverts Scrutinised by UK Regulator
The watchdog launched a public consultation on its approach to supervising financial promotions across social media
Keydata Founder Stewart Ford to Sue FCA for £370m
Stewart Ford is planning to sue the Financial Conduct Authority after it 'ambushed' his business.
FCA Slams City Firms Over Best Execution Rules
A review of 36 firms found that they were not performing to the best of their ability.
FCA's £2.7m Fine and Barring of Crooked Hedge Fund Boss Alberto Micalizzi Upheld by Tribunal
Former Dynamic Decisions Capital Management CEO has been fined £2.7m.
Runaway UK Housing Market About to Slow Down?
Halifax survey finds more sellers and fewer buyers after rapid rise in UK house prices.
Deadline Looms for Mis-sold Card and Identity Insurance Victims
Customers have five weeks left to claim compensation for mis-sold Card Protection Plan Limited (CPP) insurance
FCA Bans Two Financial Group Units from Hiring After Mis-selling Risks
The regulator claims the Financial Group's two subsidiaries failed to supervise and control current staff
FCA Slaps FX Trader Phillip Harold Boakes With Criminal Prosecution
Boakes has 13 alleged offences relating to an unauthorised investment scheme
Bankers Accused of Libor and FX Fixing Are 'Scapegoats' Going Unheard
It's important to shine a spotlight on the victims of financial scandals that continue to go unheard
FCA Confirms Ex-JPMorgan 'Rainmaker' Ian Hannam's Market Abuse Fine
The regulator fined him £450,000 for two instances of market abuse
Average UK House Price Drops During World Cup Distraction
Rightmove also points to tighter rules for mortgage market and the start of summer dip.
Britain's Biggest High Street Banks Hit With Competition Inquiry
The unnamed big five High Street banks provide 77% of current accounts.
FCA Warning: Price Comparison Websites 'Not Fair and Consistent'
Watchdog says information on insurance PCWs could lead to consumers buying the wrong type of cover.
FCA Puts Cap on Payday Lenders
FCA announces new rules capping interest rates and fees for payday lenders in Britain.
FX Fixing Scandal: FCA Expects More Foreign Regulators Involved as Investigation Widens
FCA received 52 requests from foreign regulators in 2013/14 for assistance on forex inquiries.
FCA Probes Competition in UK's 'Vital' Wholesale Financial Markets
Financial Conduct Authority searching for evidence of competition issues in huge wholesale market.
Payday Lending Complaints Rocket 168% in Two Years
Financial Ombudsman says most complaints from customers who say they never took out a loan.
BoE Hails 'Very Encouraging' Start to Banking Market Reforms Making Entry Easier for New Finance Firms
Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority published first review of reforms.
FCA Executives Defer Bonuses Over Inquiry Into 'Zombie Fund' Leak
Regulator leaked details of an investigation to newspaper, causing plunge in insurance share prices.
UK Housing Market Cools as Mortgage Approvals Slump Again
BBA data shows fourth monthly drop in mortgage approvals amid tougher rules for market
Gold Prices to Rise Further on Fed Reserve's Dovish Stance and Iraq Crisis
Traders keen on gold above psychologically important $1,300 an ounce level.
World Gold Council Wants to 'Reform or Replace' 100-Year-Old London Gold Fix
The 95-year-old gold pricing benchmark was criticised for lack of transparency.
Credit Suisse and Yorkshire Building Society Fined Millions for Financial Promotions Failures
The FCA said the groups' failed to deliver a clear, fair and not misleading product campaign
Vince Cable: Lax UK Mortgage Market Risks 'Destabilising Whole UK Economy'
Business Secretary Vince Cable urges Bank of England to take action to restrict high loans-to-income.
George Osborne Extends Jail Terms to Financial Market Riggers
Tougher sanctions also expected in chancellor's annual Mansion House speech.
FCA Cracks Down on Logbook Lenders That Use Vehicles as Collateral Against Loans
Logbook customers borrow money that is secured against their vehicles
FCA Warns Against Bankers Using UK Economic Recovery to Battle Against Tighter Rules
Martin Wheatley says the economic upturn should not be used to lobby against new rules too
Operation Cotton: Appeal Court Overturns Stay of Trial Amid Legal Aid Cuts Concern
FCA's fraud trial must now go ahead after Court of Appeal reverses controversial halting by Judge Leonard.