17 Dec 2025
FCA seeks feedback on new UK crypto rules
The FCA has opened consultation on an UK crypto regime, proposing to regulate trading, staking and market abuse under standards similar to traditional finance.
16 Dec 2025
UK November 2025: index baskets reach seven-year high
Baskets of equity indices were preferred over single equity indices for the first time since January 2018.
02 Dec 2025
FCA floats proposals for transparent ESG ratings
The move is estimated to deliver around £500m (US$661m) in net benefits over the next decade, according to the British regulator.
14 Nov 2025
FCA flags fair value concerns at CFD providers
The UK’s financial regulator has warned contracts for difference (CFD) providers to improve how they deliver fair value after a review found several firms falling short of Consumer Duty standards.
05 Nov 2025
Inside CCI: redefining the post-Priips landscape
We look at what the CCI regime means for the future of retail investments and the alignment of retail investor protection across regulatory frameworks.
04 Nov 2025
UK regulator warns of 'avoidable risks' in wealth management
The review examined how these groups manage risks, debt, governance and integration during and after acquisitions.
31 Oct 2025
FCA raises alarm over leveraged derivatives firms bypassing safeguards
The UK regulator has flagged dual threat from high-pressure sales tactics and misleading social media promotions.
31 Oct 2025
CoinShares secures approval for ETP offerings in UK
The development follows the recent lifting of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) ban on retail access to crypto products.
28 Oct 2025
FCA orders cooling-off periods on crypto ETNs
The regulator has outlined its crypto roadmap, setting out plans to bring crypto assets into its regulation and guidelines for firms looking to offer crypto exchange traded notes.
15 Oct 2025
FCA roadmap aims to bring tokenised funds mainstream
The UK regulator states that digital asset technology can make investing more efficient, accessible and competitive for both firms and consumers.
07 Oct 2025
FCA sets out plan to remove Consumer Duty burdens, targets complex ETPs
The regulator’s priorities for the remainder of 2025 to 2026, include embedding the rules, support for firms and sector-specific focus areas.
26 Sep 2025
UK regulator proposes new standards for crypto firms
FCA is also preparing to lift its ban on retail investment in cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs).