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FCA takes action against HTX crypto exchange for illegal promotions
New customers can no longer open accounts on the firm’s website, but existing ones still risk losing money as there are no protective measures in place.
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Financial sector supervision in 2026: Swedish FSA’s priorities
Special focus will be placed on financial firms’ efforts in combating crime, risk management, and consumer protection.
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OPINION: The FCA at 13 – teenage angst
The regulator is entering into an important phase with a lot of transitional change: crypto regulation, BNPL, consumer protection, economic growth – how will it cope?
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UK regulators must do more to tackle AI risks to financial services, MPs warn
Warning comes in report which is result of year-long inquiry by Treasury Committee, based on written submissions, correspondence from tech firms, and oral evidence by experts and regulators.
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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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Client categorization reform – the top 10 things you need to know
The aim of the reforms is to rebalance risk and allow firms to make well-founded assessments of whether a client meets the threshold of a professional client.
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FCA responds to “broken market” super-complaint as consumer groups warn of “race to the bottom”
FCA will monitor “consumer outcomes” and “continue to hold firms and their senior leaders to account.”
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States scrutinize the risks behind BNPL
Consequences for compliance professionals include ensuring accurate and consistent reporting as well as aligning marketing claims with true practices.