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The Latest Breaking News from the Financial Conduct Authority

One in 10 cash machines in UK closed since 2021, figures show

Rutland has fared the worst of any area in the country, losing half of the 18 cash machines it had in June 2021.

Evening Standard

Issues with mass financial complaints to be put under spotlight

Sudden and significant increases in complaints can cause firms to struggle to effectively respond, delaying any customer redress, the ombudsman said.

Evening Standard

UK watchdog to urge Supreme Court to act quickly in car finance mis-selling case

The Financial Conduct Authority also said it was preparing to give lenders more time to deal with an expected flurry of customer complaints.

Evening Standard

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NatWest has banned staff from using Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp to communicate

One of Britain’s biggest banks is cracking down on off-channel communications by banning WhatsApp.

TechRadar

City watchdog warns Crispin Odey it will punish him for his ‘lack of integrity’

FCA says financier showed reckless disregard for rules over inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct

The Guardian - UK

Could you be entitled to a payout after court ruling on car finance?

After ‘secret’ commissions paid to dealers by lenders were ruled unlawful, billions might be available in compensation

The Guardian - UK

Wise boss Kristo Käärmann fined £350,000 by City watchdog over tax blunder

Fintech boss failed to tell the FCA about his earlier fine from HMRC for failing to disclose a CGT liability

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Wise boss fined £350,000 over failure to report ‘significant tax issue’

The Financial Conduct Authority said Kristo Kaarmann failed to initially notify the regulator about a previous tax issue and fine.

Evening Standard

City firms rarely dock pay for misconduct, FCA survey finds

Watchdog found 40% rise in alleged bad behaviour, including sexual harassment and bullying, last year

The Guardian - UK

Finfluencers need to check they are not breaking the law, City regulator warns

Social media influencers must ensure they are not putting their followers’ livelihoods and life savings at risk, the FCA said.

The Independent UK

Social media influencers warned that they could be breaking the law

The warning comes as 20 unnamed influencers are being interviewed voluntarily by the Financial Conduct Authority

The Independent UK

Study to probe whether people who borrow to pay for insurance receive fair deals

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a competition market study into premium finance for home and motor insurance.

The Independent UK

TSB fined £10.9m for ‘woeful’ systems leaving customers at ‘risk of harm’

The Financial Conduct Authority said the bank had inadequate processes between 2014 and 2020 for customers in arrears.

The Independent UK

Minister urges UK financial regulator to rethink ‘naming and shaming’ plan

Tulip Siddiq says she will make a decision after Financial Conduct Authority reports back to her

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The Independent UK

Watchdog warns of ‘uphill battle’ without better financial education in schools

Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, called for action to tackle the ‘root causes of financial exclusion’.

The Independent UK

Nationwide to complete £2.9bn Virgin Money takeover next month

The lenders have received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority.

The Independent UK

Banks urged to increase awareness of ‘no frills’ accounts

The Financial Conduct Authority is encouraging account providers to do more to support those who want a bank account but do not have one.

The Independent UK

Financial watchdog to review pure protection insurance market

Around £4 billion was paid out in pure protection insurance claims in 2022, according to the FCA

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The Independent UK

Banks closing branches will have to protect customers’ access to cash – watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority said new rules will come into effect from September 18.

The Independent UK

Digital wallets and Big Tech put under the spotlight by regulators

A call for information has been issued by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Payment Systems Regulator.

The Guardian - UK

City of London watchdog is making a fair point on ‘naming and shaming’

Disclosure of the identities of firms under investigation by FCA could be in the public interest

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on the cost of a cashless society: the most vulnerable will pay

Editorial: The pandemic accelerated the shift away from notes and coins. But China and others are realising that transition has a price

The Guardian - UK

Neil Woodford’s understanding of risk ‘defective’, FCA says

Watchdog issues warning notice to former star stockpicker over collapse of his fund in 2019

Evening Standard

Women are never quite the right age for promotion

City Voices: If Parliament and the Financial Conduct Authority take this seriously, there is a chance of genuine progressive change that will make workplaces better for everyone.

Evening Standard

Sexism and the City: MPs to release scathing report on culture of the Square Mile

A powerful Commons committee is poised to reveal the findings of a six-month investigation into sexism in the City which is likely to be scathing about the culture that still exists at major financial institutions.

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