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).
05 Aug 2025
Digital assets: CFTC relaxes rules on listed products
Also, CFTC to allow listed spot crypto trading on registered exchanges; FCA opens retail access to crypto ETNs; new partnerships unveiled by Coinbase, Marex and DelphX
09 Jun 2025
UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs
The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition in the interests of consumers by allowing firms to compete in retail markets offering these products and providing greater investor choice.
23 Apr 2025
FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime
The regulator is seeking feedback on aspects relating to costs and charges disclosure, and the balance of responsibilities between manufacturers and distributors.