FCA bans Crispin Odey as non-financial misconduct focus grows
With the FCA taking action against Crispin Odey, a controversial hedge fund manager who has been the subject of serious misconduct allegations, it seems the regulator is keeping its word on prioritizing non-financial misconduct.
Buying a compliance solution? 4 things to consider before you commit
Choosing a compliance technology vendor can be complex. Global Relay has highlighted four key considerations to bear in mind before you sign.
Game over – Controversial “name and shame” proposals axed by FCA
The U.K. financial regulator has confirmed that it won’t move forward with a policy planned to name firms under investigation following substantial criticism from industry and government figures.
You’ve (not) got mail – FCA criticized for 12-month email deletion policy
The Financial Conduct Authority’s decision to adopt a policy of deleting “unnecessary” staff emails after 12 months has received criticism, with commenters suggesting it is “one rule for the regulator and another for the regulated.”
Has the FCA abandoned ‘Name and Shame’?
Recent responses by senior figures at the Financial Conduct Authority during a U.K. government committee hearing have outlined that the regulator will “fundamentally reshape” the controversial proposals.
What does the CrowdStrike outage teach us about operational resilience?
The historic IT outage that affected 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices is a cautionary tale about the need for stringent operational resilience testing and planning, especially as regulatory expectations continue to rise.
FCA publishes first non-financial misconduct survey results
The results of the FCA’s first survey into instances of non-financial misconduct across the finance sector show that recorded instances of NFM have increased by more than two-thirds in three years
FCA interviews ‘finfluencers’ under caution: Did social media just get serious?
The Financial Conduct Authority is interviewing 20 finfluencers under caution, shortly after setting trial dates for nine others for promoting unauthorized trading schemes. With criminal proceedings on the horizon, are firms taking social media risk seriously?
Is the FCA’s “Name and Shame” approach here to stay?
While the FCA’s suggested shift towards a more transparent enforcement approach received substantial pushback from the finance industry, recent speeches by senior figures have indicated that “name and shame” is here to stay.
Keeping watch – Key learnings from the FCA’s Market Watch
The U.K. regulator’s Market Watch newsletter provides insight into areas of focus, investigatory findings, and potential upcoming enforcement priorities, and is a must-read for firms looking to stay on the right side of regulation.
Case-by-Case: FCA clarifies how new “name and shame” approach will be implemented
In a recent webinar, Therese Chambers, Joint Executive Director of Enforcement and Market Oversight, FCA, detailed how the regulator will implement its new “name and shame” approach to investigations – and how it will act as a deterrent.