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UK toughens stance on children’s use of phones and social media
Latest moves focus on keeping children safe online and encouraging healthy habits when using smartphones and social media.
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CMA to review 33 market remedies in effort to ease regulatory burden
Remedies under review cover multiple sectors including financial services, trade, and energy. The consultation is open until March 2, 2026.
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Oil and gas consultant fined by FCA for insider dealing
The FCA has made the fight against financial crime a priority in its latest five-year strategy, and says it will focus on those who want to harm the system from the inside.
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PSR can impose cap on international transaction fees, UK High Court rules
Regulator says international transaction fees have risen unduly since Brexit, with a negative impact on UK businesses and their customers.
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Dubai regulator tells firms to improve policies on managing conflicts of interest
Review reveals shortcomings including lack of clarity in existing policies, failure to carry self-assessment, and narrow scope on what counts as conflict of interest.
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FCA work in review: December 22, 2025-January 15, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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FCA says firms must help retail investors understand complex ETP risks
The regulator has raised concerns over some firms having weaker controls, and limited assessment of customers’ experience and knowledge of ETP-associated risks.
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DFSA makes Dubai firms responsible for assessing crypto token suitability
The Financial Services Authority wants to move responsibility onto firms, and has published guidelines on what criteria they should follow for determining token suitability.