Timid FCA has retreated too far on its ‘name and shame’ proposals An uncontentious improvement has been lost for the sake of protecting City competitiveness. No wonder consumer groups are dismayed The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Staff at payments watchdog ‘told on Tuesday that organisation will be abolished’ Boss David Geale told MPs he is ‘hugely proud’ of how staff at the Payment Systems Regulator reacted, having been briefed on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley admits having sex with member of Jeffrey Epstein staff Testimony comes during combative day of cross-examination which also highlighted messages involving Prince Andrew The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Financial watchdog scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation FCA move follows longstanding pressure against new public interest test for announcing investigations The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
City watchdogs axe proposals for new diversity and inclusion rules The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority said they have ‘no plans to take the work further’. The Independent UK · Mar 12, 2025
Top City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rules for firms FCA and Bank of England’s PRA join retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups, citing ‘regulatory burdens’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
FCA drops plans to routinely ‘name and shame’ firms under investigation The U-turn follows a widespread backlash after the Financial Conduct Authority announced the plans early last year. Evening Standard · Mar 12, 2025
Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2025
Payment systems watchdog to be axed under move to cut ‘stranglehold’ on firms The Payment Systems Regulator will be disbanded and merged within the Financial Conduct Authority. Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025
Staley sent client information to Epstein while at JP Morgan, tribunal told Jes Staley is taking legal action against the Financial Conduct Authority at the Upper Tribunal in London. Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025
Martin Lewis: 'huge news' for anyone who has bought a car on finance Martin Lewis has shared huge compensation news for anyone who has bought a car on finance The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025
UK lenders face huge car loan payout bill as watchdog moves closer to compensation plan Potential FCA scheme could mean banks proactively inform borrowers if they were mis-sold car loans The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025
FCA likely to consult on motor finance redress if widespread failings found Firms would need to offer ‘appropriate compensation’ if a redress scheme is set up, the Financial Conduct Authority said. Evening Standard · Mar 11, 2025
Jes Staley tells court that City regulator ‘seeks to destroy’ his reputation over Epstein ties Ex-Barclays CEO says FCA made ‘no attempt’ to understand his relationship with child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025
Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025 Ex-Barclays boss’ reputation ‘irretrievably damaged’ by City ban, tribunal told Jes Staley previously said he ‘deeply regrets’ his association with Jeffrey Epstein, whom he described as being ‘professionally fairly close’ to.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10, 2025 Barclays chair did not ask Staley if he was in touch with Epstein before ruling it out to FCA, court hears Nigel Higgins agrees with lawyer that some of Staley’s ‘affectionate’ emails might seem ‘odd to an Englishman’
Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025 Barclays chairman asked ex-CEO Staley about Epstein links, tribunal told Nigel Higgins gave evidence at the Upper Tribunal on Monday.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025 ‘Bloody awful!’: Martin Lewis hits out at crypto scams costing victims dear Crypto cons top the list of investment frauds, with Elon Musk also among the figures used in fake ads
The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025 Andrew Bailey was accused by Barclays chair of having ‘destroyed’ Jes Staley, court hears Nigel Higgins asked if FCA would drop investigation into Staley’s relationship with Epstein if CEO quit
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Bank of England head had ‘clear impression’ that Staley was ‘close’ to Epstein Andrew Bailey, who was chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority from 2016 to 2020, appeared at the Upper Tribunal in London on Friday.
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Ex-Barclays boss had ‘close relationship’ with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, according to Bank of England governor The governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey gave evidence about Jes Staley’s relationship with Epstein
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Regulator pledges ‘swift action’ to support home ownership Among the steps it is taking, the Financial Conduct Authority will open a public discussion on the future of the mortgage market in June.
Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2025 Vulnerable customers encouraged to seek support from financial services firms The Financial Conduct Authority has highlighted examples of good practice by firms dealing with vulnerable customers and areas in need of improvement.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025 Barclays chair told FCA Staley ‘had no particular relationship’ with Epstein, court hears Nigel Higgins said to have given assurances about CEO days after child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s death in 2019
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025 Jeffrey Epstein used lobbyist to push for Jes Staley to be Barclays CEO, court told ‘Project Jes’ planned to target high-level figures including George Osborne and Mervyn King, emails suggest