Mortgage holders warned of ’empty promise’ notes claiming they can clear loans The Financial Conduct Authority said ‘promissory notes’ are not an acceptable form of mortgage payment. Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2025
Epstein files cast long shadow over global business elite Newly released emails show top finance and business figures maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after his initial conviction, raising questions over judgement and corporate governance. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
FCA’s first deputy CEO calls for stronger grip on vital tech firms Sarah Pritchard suggests City regulator will make use of oversight powers amid growing number of outages The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
The four most common scams targeting older people – and how to avoid them Some scammers will even mirror the hold music your bank uses The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Martin Lewis urges millions of drivers who may be owed car finance compensation to act Those affected could get payouts worth £700 eight months faster, the money guru says The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Strategy will ‘open doors’ to people struggling to access financial services The Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy aims to improve access to financial services for various groups. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Banks can now lend £30,000 more to average mortgage borrower, says FCA boss Chief executive Nikhil Rathi said the changes are ‘a risk worth taking, allowing more people the security that comes with home ownership’. Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025
City watchdog ‘nakedly’ siding with lenders on car finance redress, MPs say Cross-party group says Financial Conduct Authority had been ‘patently influenced’ by concerns over profits The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025
Watchdog’s car finance scheme could short-change consumers, MPs say A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on fair banking calls on the UK financial watchdog to revisit its proposed redress scheme. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
Victims robbed of £4bn in ‘insulting’ car loan redress scheme, say claims firms Financial Conduct Authority defends interest rate of 2.09% as critics describe proposals as ‘hypocritical’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025
Why are banks criticising the car finance redress scheme and what happens next? The PA news agency looks at what banks have said about the proposed scheme. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
Santander urges ministers to intervene in UK car finance compensation scheme Lender’s chief executive says redress proposals could affect jobs, supply chains and broader UK economy The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
Santander scraps results and calls for Government action on motor finance The Spanish-owned group raised fears that compensation scheme plans could impact the car finance market and wider motor sector. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
Short-sellers set to be kept anonymous under disclosure rule change plans The FCA is consulting on proposals to overhaul the rules which currently require the identities of short-sellers to be disclosed. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025 Elizabeth Warren urges US regulators to investigate Jes Staley ties to Epstein Exclusive: Senator asks watchdogs to look at whether US bankers, including ex-Barclays boss, aided late sex offender
International Business Times UK · Oct 23, 2025 Crypto's Back: FCA Lifts UK Ban on Bitcoin-Linked Investments — But Experts Warn 'Don't Rush In' The UK has lifted restrictions on cryptocurrencies, but they remain highly risky assets that require careful consideration.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025 £283m in redress paid by financial services firms dealing with complaints The Financial Conduct Authority released complaints figures for the first half of 2025.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 Lloyds profits plunge 36% as it feels impact of UK car finance scandal Bank’s drop in quarterly earnings comes after it put aside further £800m to cover expected wave of driver claims
Motor1 · Oct 22, 2025 Alfa Romeo Abandons Plans to Make Bigger Cars Alfa Romeo’s resurgence isn’t going as planned. Despite a billion-euro investment in the Giorgio platform, the Giulia and Stelvio never lived up to FCA’s expectations, nor those of Stellantis. A decade later, both cars remain on sale and will stick around through 2027. Replacements are in the works, but are…
Benzinga · Oct 20, 2025 Bitcoin, Ethereum Bounce 2% As UK Lifts Crypto ETF Ban Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are up on Monday after the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year retail ban on crypto exchange-traded notes, allowing 21Shares, Bitwise, and WisdomTree to open access to British investors.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025 Banks need stricter controls to prevent romance fraud, says City regulator FCA cites study showing victims’ ‘red flags’ are often missed and calls for improved monitoring systems
The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025 Banks ‘missed chances’ to prevent romance fraud – as victim loses £72k More than £106m was lost to romance fraud over the last financial year
Evening Standard · Oct 16, 2025 Banks missing opportunities to ‘break spell’ of romance scams, says regulator The FCA said it recognised the challenge banks and payment firms faced combating ‘this complex crime’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2025 Banker bonuses to be paid faster after UK regulators loosen rules Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority reduce deferral period from eight years to four