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The romance fraud risk paradigm
Pathlight Associates examine the evolving risk landscape for banks and payment service providers (PSPs) as romance fraud reaches epidemic proportions.
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The FCA strikes back with Firm Checker tool as 800,000 fall victim to scams
By using the tool and checking if a firm is authorized, people can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to fraud.
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FCA proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.
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FCA outlines new regulatory era for cryptoasset firms
Under the proposals, all firms wishing to carry out regulated cryptoasset activities will be required to obtain FCA authorization.
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Key facts about HMT policy statement on appointed representatives regime
HMT is proposing a regulatory gateway requiring authorized firms acting as principals to ARs to have specific FCA permission.
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FCA work in review: July 25-August 1, 2025
Our regular roundup of FCA activity.
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Liam Coleman appointed as interim chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service
The interim appointment follows an unsuccessful recruitment process to fill the role on permanent basis.
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Key points for the insurance sector from the latest Mansion House speech
Overview of the UK financial services growth strategy; HMT changes to the insurance risk transformation regime and captive insurance regulatory framework; and SMR and FOS reforms.