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601. FCA reveals findings from first cryptoassets consumer research

     Press Releases Published: 07/03/2019 Last modified: 07/03/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published two pieces of research looking at UK consumer attitudes to cryptoassets, such as Bitcoin or Ether. The research includes qualitative interviews with UK consumers and a national survey.

602. FCA action delivers £80 million savings in fees for credit card customers

     Press Releases Published: 06/03/2019 Last modified: 06/03/2019
     In recent years, the FCA has focused on reducing the risk of harm that flows from customers being in debt that they cannot afford to repay. Some key areas of work have included: Targeted supervisory work to mitigate the risks from poor culture and

603. FCA confirms introduction of rent-to-own price cap

     Press Releases Published: 05/03/2019 Last modified: 05/03/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today confirmed the introduction of a price cap to protect some of the most vulnerable customers in the UK in the rent-to-own (RTO) sector. The cap will be introduced from 1 April 2019 and will save

604. Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority agree Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with EIOPA and EU insurance supervisors

     Press Releases Published: 05/03/2019 Last modified: 05/03/2019
     The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) are announcing today that they have agreed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) regarding supervisory

605. FCA takes action for contempt of court

     Press Releases Published: 04/03/2019 Last modified: 04/03/2019
     On Friday 1 March, The High Court of Justice sentenced Robert John McKendrick to 6 months imprisonment for contempt of court. Mr McKendrick had diverted funds and failed to disclose information about his assets in breach of freezing injunctions

606. Changes to the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority announced

     Press Releases Published: 04/03/2019 Last modified: 27/06/2019
     Consumer expert Richard Lloyd has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

607. FCA acts to address unclear and excessive motor finance costs

     Press Releases Published: 04/03/2019 Last modified: 04/03/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering changes to the way in which commission works in the motor finance sector after uncovering serious concerns about the way in which lenders are choosing to reward car retailers and other credit

608. FCA confirms proposals in the event of a no-deal Brexit

     Press Releases Published: 28/02/2019 Last modified: 15/03/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published near-final rules and guidance that will apply in the event the UK leaves the EU without an implementation period.  As most of the changes proposed will be made under powers given to the FCA under

609. FCA calls on firms to act following review of costs and charges disclosure in the investment sector

     Press Releases Published: 28/02/2019 Last modified: 28/02/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today published the key findings of supervisory work to assess the effectiveness of disclosure by asset managers and intermediaries, such as wealth managers, to their retail customers. This work was prompted

610. FCA releases updated guidance on EU departure preparations

     Press Releases Published: 27/02/2019 Last modified: 27/02/2019
     The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated information to help support regulated firms in finalising their preparations for as smooth a transition as possible when the UK leaves the EU.