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FCA Closes Investigation into Drax Over Biomass Sourcing
BusinessThe GuardianThe Independent1mo ago2 sources

FCA Closes Investigation into Drax Over Biomass Sourcing

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has closed its investigation into Drax regarding concerns about the sustainability of its biomass sourcing. The city watchdog concluded its probe into the energy company.

Palantir Gains Access to Sensitive British FCA Data
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Palantir Gains Access to Sensitive British FCA Data

US tech firm Palantir has extended its reach into the British state by gaining access to sensitive Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data, raising fresh privacy concerns as it analyzes intelligence to tackle fraud.

WorldFT1mo ago

UK Bank to Compensate WealthTek Clients

CACEIS UK, the sub-custodian bank for the now-collapsed wealth manager WealthTek, has reached an agreement with the Financial Conduct Authority to pay £32 million to affected clients.

UK Regulator Reviews Claims Management Firms Over Misleading Practices
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

UK Regulator Reviews Claims Management Firms Over Misleading Practices

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a review into claims management companies, prompted by concerns over aggressive marketing, misleading advertisements, unfair exit fees, and individuals being signed up without their consent. The regulator aims to address firms misleading victims of financial scandals.

Millions Face Uncertainty Over Car Finance Compensation Amid Legal Challenges
FinanceThe Independent3mo ago

Millions Face Uncertainty Over Car Finance Compensation Amid Legal Challenges

A watchdog has warned that millions of consumers face fresh uncertainty regarding car finance compensation, as three lenders and a consumer group have launched legal challenges against the Financial Conduct Authority’s redress scheme. This development could impact the timeline and outcome of compensation claims.

UK Car Finance Scandal: FCA Details Compensation Payouts and Timelines
BusinessFTThe GuardianThe Independent4mo ago3 sources

UK Car Finance Scandal: FCA Details Compensation Payouts and Timelines

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has provided comprehensive details on its compensation scheme for millions of drivers affected by the car finance scandal, outlining that payouts will begin this year, with the vast majority settled by the end of 2027, and victims expected to receive an average of £830.

BusinessFT1mo ago

Suspicious Trading Before UK Takeovers Reaches Record High

Annual data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reveals that suspicious trading activity before UK takeovers has reached a new record high. This indicates a significant increase in abnormal trades amid a frenzy of deals for British companies.

Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules
BusinessThe Guardianchannel-news-asia1mo ago2 sources

Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules

City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next year Crypto firms operating in the UK will be forced to prove they can weather market shocks and hold capital against risky assets as part of sweeping new rules announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulations will increase supervision of the crypto industry, which has so far has faced minimal oversight despite a boom in popularity linked to social media influencers and a legitimi...

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

UK MPs Urge Halt to Palantir Data Contract

UK Members of Parliament are calling on the government to cancel a contract that would grant US spy-tech company Palantir access to sensitive financial data from the Financial Conduct Authority, with Liberal Democrats labeling it a "huge error of judgment."