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Financial Conduct Authority

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Financial Conduct Authority

@TheFCA

We regulate financial services firms and markets in the UK, setting standards for firms to meet and holding them to account. @FCACymru

London, Edinburgh & Leeds

Joined July 2010

Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 9
Our Deputy Chief Executive, Sarah Pritchard, attended @HoCcommitteesUK to discuss the Government's financial inclusion strategy and how helping consumers is embedded into our work. We want to ensure people have access to appropriate and affordable financial products and
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Jun 9
At @HoCcommitteesUK, our Deputy Chief Executive, Sarah Pritchard, highlighted our review of the claims management market. She reminded car finance customers that you don’t need to use a claims management company or law firm to claim compensation. If you have concerns about how
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 9
First-time buyers, older borrowers and the self-employed could find it easier to get a mortgage under our new proposals. fca.org.uk/news/press-rel… #HelpingConsumers #FCAGrowth #Mortgages
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FCA proposes changes to help more people access mortgages
Our mortgage rules need to keep pace so those who can afford to repay can borrow.
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 8
Daniel Pugh is currently serving 7 and a half years in prison for defrauding investors out of £1.3m through the fraudulent Investments Imperial Investment Fund. Only 19% of the funds Pugh collected from investors were ever traded. We've secured a confiscation order of
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 8
We’re warning consumers about misleading car finance ‘money tips’ adverts on social media issued by claims management companies (CMCs) and law firms. We’ve seen adverts that look like impartial advice from an individual which are paid promotions from CMCs and law firms designed
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 5
In the past 7 days we issued 25 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms. Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unau… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation
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@TheFCA
Jun 4
We’ve opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Ltd (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance claims. We’re investigating concerns that consumers may have been signed up during this period
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FCA launches investigation into second motor finance claims management company
The FCA has opened an enforcement investigation into Consultation Claims Limited (CCL) following concerns about its conduct in the period April 2025 to December 2025 in relation to motor finance...
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
Jun 3
Football clubs should not put their fans’ cash at risk by signing sponsorship deals with financial firms that aren't allowed to operate in the UK. Millions of football fans trust their club’s badge. Clubs should not let unauthorised financial firms exploit that loyalty by
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
May 29
In the past 7 days we issued 20 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms. Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unau… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
May 22
In the past 7 days we issued 26 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms. Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unau… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
May 20
Young drivers could be driving uninsured without knowing it after falling victim to ghost broking — a type of insurance fraud where criminals sell fake or invalid insurance, often via social media. Our research shows half of 17-to 25-year-old drivers have bought insurance
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
May 18
Replying to @TheFCA
We’re happy to clarify that those undertaking peer-to-peer crypto trades by way of business in the UK requires FCA registration. Someone doing so on a personal basis does not.
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Financial Conduct Authority
@TheFCA
May 15
In the past 7 days we issued 55 warnings about unauthorised or clone firms. Protect yourself and find all recent warnings fca.org.uk/consumers/unau… #FCAWarnings #FinancialRegulation
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