FCA stories

FCA unveils final BNPL rules from July 2026, bringing sector under regulation as fintechs hail a proportionate, consumer-focused regime.

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

The FCA will bring buy now, pay later under tougher UK rules from July 2026, forcing stricter checks and clearer protections for borrowers.

FDATA names Sumsub policy lead Kat Cloud to its board, signalling a sharper focus on identity, fraud and security in North American open finance.

Ecommpay has been named in the CNBC/Statista Top 150 UK FinTechs, highlighting London’s enduring strength as a global payments hub.

Most UK adults have no plan for who inherits their digital assets, with over-55s least prepared despite new laws recognising online property.

Financial firms see strong AI returns but Riverbed survey shows most projects stall in pilots, held back by data quality and tool sprawl.

Poor-quality customer data has driven more than two-thirds of FCA AML fines since 2020, analysis finds, with penalties topping GBP £430m.

Business leaders are being urged to invest in financial insight as they navigate tighter oversight of artificial intelligence in financial services.

UK insurers reshape pricing and products as FCA reforms spur fresh gaps between new and renewal premiums and add complexity for consumers.

UK bank Griffin posts fivefold revenue surge as it processes GBP £3 billion in payments and signs more than 50 platform customers.

REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.

A leading fraud expert says the FCA’s new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.

Ecommpay has been shortlisted for four FStech 2025 awards, underlining its role in driving innovation, security and inclusion in payments.

Aviva extends its tech pact with TCS, shifting another 1.1m UK life policies onto the BaNCS platform to streamline service and costs.

Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

Ecommpay has won Best Alternative Payment Provider at the Payments Awards, praised for offering 100+ payment methods across Europe and Asia.

Millennials and Gen Z now make up 60% of new landlords in England and Wales, turning to TikTok for advice despite risks of unregulated guidance.

eflow Global launches PATH AI, enhancing trade surveillance with transparent, auditable alerts amid USD $1.8bn market abuse fines globally this year.

Cyber insurance now demands transparency and collaboration, with firms needing to prove measurable risk reduction amid rising supply chain cyber threats.