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More people could get help to navigate their financial lives, says regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority is aiming to reduce the ‘advice gap’ so that people have timely access to the help they need.

Evening Standard

‘Overwhelming’ evidence ex-Barclays CEO was ‘close’ to Epstein, tribunal rules

Jes Staley was fined £1.8 million and banned from holding senior roles in the financial sector by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2023.

Evening Standard

Ex-Barclays chief loses legal challenge over City ban after Epstein ties

Jes Staley brought a challenge after the Financial Conduct Authority fined him £1.8 million and banned him from top jobs in the sector.

Evening Standard

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First-time buyers and retirees ‘could gain from possible mortgage rule changes’

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a discussion paper on the potential benefits and risks of changing mortgage rules.

Evening Standard

First-time buyers and retirees set to gain from possible mortgage rule changes

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a discussion paper

The Independent UK

Social media giants can ‘get on’ and tackle fraud cases, says City watchdog

The Financial Conduct Authority said fraud was set to become one of the most ‘profound issues’ facing regulators.

Evening Standard

What is Pisces? What you need to know about new UK stock market for buying shares in private companies

The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed rules around trading, which should start this year

The Independent UK

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City watchdog to lift ban on some crypto-linked investments for consumers

The Financial Conduct Authority said it was proposing to allow retail investors to access crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs).

Evening Standard

Regulators tackle influencers promoting ‘rogue’ financial products as legal action begins

Three arrests have already been made in the UK

The Independent UK

Crackdown launched on ‘rogue financial promotions’ by some influencers

Many finfluencers act legitimately but others tout products or services illegally and without authorisation, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Evening Standard

Struggling mortgage holders warned fake loophole claims could worsen problems

The Financial Conduct Authority is urging households who are struggling with their debts to speak to their lender, who can offer ‘real options’.

Evening Standard

FCA unveils plans to remove ‘outdated or duplicated’ insurance rules

The regulator said it will reduce regulatory costs and increase the competitiveness of the UK insurance sector.

Evening Standard

Planned changes will make it easier for homeowners to modify their mortgages

Homeowners could find it easier to lower the total cost of their borrowing by reducing their mortgage term

The Independent UK

Proposals to make mortgage changes easier, faster and cheaper set out by FCA

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation into its proposals.

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The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on City deregulation: a recipe for recklessness

Editorial: The Treasury seems to think relaxing financial rules will boost growth. There’s little evidence for this idea – and every reason to believe it could exacerbate risks

The Independent UK

Some banks ‘adding to stress’ of bereaved, warns regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority said some banks and building societies have clear policies and procedures but there are areas for improvement.

Evening Standard

Comparing deals could become easier for financial customers under regulator plan

The Financial Conduct Authority is exploring how firms’ communications can be simplified.

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First-time buyers look beyond London to get on property ladder

In 2023, 12.7 per cent of first-time buyer mortgages were taken out for homes located in London, down from 16.8 per cent a decade earlier

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Evening Standard

Crispin Odey fined £1.8m and banned from City for ‘lack of integrity’

The Financial Conduct Authority said Mr Odey ‘repeatedly sought to evade and obstruct efforts to hold him to account’.

Evening Standard

Crispin Odey: Hedge fund manager fined £1.8million and banned for 'lack of integrity'

The Financial Conduct Authority said Crispin Odey ‘repeatedly sought to evade and obstruct efforts to hold him to account’

The Guardian - UK

Reeves to outline plan to cut regulation costs and boost growth

Chancellor will meet regulators after calling for action to restrict their scope in bid to save businesses billions

The Guardian - UK

Bombshells and revelations: how the Jes Staley evidence unfolded

Ex-Barclays CEO’s admission that he had sex with Jeffrey Epstein employee is among details to emerge in court

The Independent UK

Regulator seeks views on scrapping or increasing £100 contactless card limit

The Financial Conduct Authority said one option put forward is to allow firms to set their own limits.

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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’

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