FCA
The FCA’s overseas mission is a Brexit consequence
The UK markets watchdog wants to set up shop abroad for the first time. But why?
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi reappointed for second term
Leader of the markets watchdog to stay on for another five years
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FCA set to slash rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds
The City watchdog wants to radically increase the asset threshold before full regulation kicks in for alternative fund managers
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Dubai’s finance sector has boomed. Now it needs regulators
In high demand, compliance staff are tripling their salaries as the UAE rolls out the red carpet
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If Nikhil Rathi wants to stay CEO, he needs to sort out the FCA’s ballooning headcount
The watchdog must not extend its new growth focus to its own spiralling staff numbers
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FCA consults on platform that could ‘transform’ how private firms tap funds
UK regulator puts forward proposals for Pisces trading platform
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How the FCA rode out a staff rebellion
A pay overhaul led to uproar at the Financial Conduct Authority, with employees going on strike in protest. After more than two years, is the worst finally over?
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Jes Staley shared news on deals, pay and clients with Epstein, court hears
Lawyers say non-public information was shared regularly with the late sex offender as the ex-Barclays boss’s appeal against his ban continues
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FCA warns private markets firms to manage valuation conflicts better
Regulator says there is ‘more to do’ after probing how unlisted assets are valued
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Government praised CMA chair for ‘dedication to public service’ hours after ousting him
Competition watchdog chair Marcus Bokkerink was asked to resign by the government
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Investors forced to pay for free trading data, FCA finds
Trading data can be too complex and cost too much, regulator finds
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LME faces prospect of fines and staff bans as FCA opens investigation into nickel debacle
Regulator confirms an 'enforcement investigation' is now on the cards
Have we reached peak compliance? Not yet, say experts
Bank job cuts could hit compliance staff next, but regulatory veterans are warning not to trim too far
FCA chief Rathi: Watchdog not planning sweeping WhatsApp rules
The regulator has asked banks to provide details on staff breaching communication channel rules
Trump attack on DEI programmes should prompt robust City rethink
UK firms should change their failing approach to diversity, but not their overall aims
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FCA targets private markets firms with in-person visits: ‘Policymakers must think hard about regulation’
Public markets are suffering an IPO drought as private markets replace them and firms delist. The FCA is increasing its scrutiny of the sector in response
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The regulatory battles that defined 2024
The jury is still out and whether the financial watchdogs are on top of their mandates
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Financial News journalists win big at Aviva Investors media awards
Shruti Tripathi Chopra, Justin Cash and Kristen McGachey lauded for their work
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FCA’s mishandling of whistleblower case needs an independent review
The actions of the watchdog’s chair Ashley Alder fail to set the right example
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