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Financial Conduct Authority
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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
fca.org.uk
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 17
    In the past 7 days we issued 19 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
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    Jul 16
    In June 2026, we had 170 misleading car finance claims adverts removed or amended by claims management companies (CMCs), bringing the total to 1,200 since January 2024. fca.org.uk/news/press-rel… #CarFinance #MotorFinance #HelpingConsumers
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    Joint taskforce continues crack down on misleading car finance claims adverts
    Consumers should be able to trust the information they see about car finance claims.
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    Jul 10
    📢 New proposals to tackle scam adverts online. ⚠️ We're calling on tech firms to do more to tackle fraudulent adverts on their platforms, and have set out nearly 40 proposed measures aimed at protecting users online. Find out more 🔗ofcom.org.uk/online-safety/…
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 15
    Speaking at @HoCcommitteesUK, our Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi explains the legal challenges affecting our car finance compensation scheme and how we’re focused on securing fair compensation for consumers as quickly as possible. #CarFinance #MotorFinance #HelpingConsumers
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    Financial Conduct Authority
    @TheFCA
    Jul 10
    In the past 7 days we issued 23 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
    Jul 9
    In the past year we've shut down scams, pursued those who abuse markets through the courts, helped hundreds of thousands of consumers access better financial products and cut the cost of regulation for tens of thousands of firms. Read our Annual Report 2025/26
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 9
    In the first year of our 5-year strategy, we've tackled the most serous risks and harms. By cracking down on illegal promotion and market abuse, we've taken decisive action to protect consumers, fight financial crime and uphold market integrity. Read more about the progress
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    FCA cracks down on illegal promotions and market abuse in first year of new strategy
    The FCA led an international crackdown on illegal finfluencer promotions – resulting in 3 arrests and 650 social media takedown requests. It also secured a combined 11 years in prison for 2 cases of...
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 7
    We’ve told banks to improve access to basic bank accounts after finding widespread poor practice. Nine of the biggest UK banks and building societies must legally offer basic bank accounts, providing access to essential services with no fees or overdraft.
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    Banks told to improve access to basic accounts
    People struggling should find it easier to access basic bank accounts, after nine banks committed to improving widespread poor practice identified by the FCA.
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 6
    The Mills Review explores how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators. The findings and recommendations from the independent report build on the FCA's strong foundations and how we can harness AI to deliver better outcomes for
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    FCA publishes landmark review into impact of AI on retail financial services 
    The review sets out how AI could reshape retail financial services for consumers, firms, markets and regulators by 2030 and beyond.
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 3
    The UK is taking a major step forward on cryptoasset regulation. Our final rules due to come into effect in October 2027 set clear standards for firms, strengthen consumer protection and support responsible innovation. Read more fca.org.uk/publications/p… #FCAGrowth
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    Financial Conduct Authority
    @TheFCA
    Jul 3
    In the past 7 days we issued 28 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
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    Jul 2
    We're proposing new product disclosure rules to help make investing more accessible. We want more people to feel confident with investing by getting clearer information in plain English on products and charges. fca.org.uk/news/press-rel… #HelpingConsumers #FCAGrowth
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    Financial regulator to simplify investment disclosure regime
    The FCA is proposing to simplify how platforms, advisers and wealth managers communicate the costs of investing while reminding firms to communicate with consumers about investing in plain English. 
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jul 2
    The legal challenges to our motor finance scheme will be heard by The Upper Tribunal on 14-18 December 2026 or 16-26 February 2027. The Tribunal has also made an order suspending parts of the scheme on terms agreed by us with the 4 challengers. The partial suspension enables
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    Financial Conduct Authority
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    Jun 30
    This is a significant moment for cryptoasset regulation in the UK. 📢 Firms supporting people to buy, trade and hold cryptoassets will need to meet clear standards under our new rules and get ready for when they come into effect in October 2027. Under our rules, cryptoasset
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