FCA
WHSmith’s £12M Accounting Error: A Deeper Dive into the FCA Probe and What It Means for Investors
WHSmith faces FCA scrutiny over a £12m profit overstatement from its US business, raising questions about corporate governance and investor trust.
The Great Divide: Why UK’s Top Investment Platforms Are Split on Private Market Funds
Two of the UK’s top investment platforms are taking opposite stances on private market funds, a divide that signals a major crossroads for retail investing.
Beyond the Fear Factor: Why the UK Needs a New Approach to Retail Investing
Scary stock market warnings may be hurting the UK economy. The Lord Mayor suggests a bold new approach inspired by Sweden’s investor-friendly model.
Claim Denied: Behind the UK’s Insurance Crisis and the Fintech Revolution on the Horizon
A ‘super complaint’ against UK insurers reveals a deep crisis of trust. What does this mean for consumers, investors, and the future of finance?
St. James’s Place’s High-Stakes Gamble: Can a Titan of Finance Reinvent Itself?
Facing regulatory pressure, the UK’s largest wealth manager, St. James’s Place, is undergoing a radical transformation. Can its new, leaner model succeed?
The Gatekeeper’s Gambit: Inside the £32M Lawsuit That Could Shake the Foundations of Fintech
The LCF scandal’s fallout continues as administrators sue GC Partners for £32m, a case that could redefine liability for fintech and payment providers.
The $101 Million Question: Inside BlueCrest’s Landmark Settlement and the Battle for Investor Trust
BlueCrest’s $101m settlement with the FCA highlights critical lessons on conflicts of interest, investor trust, and the future of financial regulation.
The UK’s Big Bet on Blockchain: How Tokenised Funds Are Set to Revolutionise Investing
The UK is set to tokenise investment funds. Discover what this blockchain-powered shift means for the future of finance and your investment portfolio.
The £2 Billion Echo: Is the Car Finance Scandal the UK Banking Sector’s Next PPI?
Lloyds Banking Group’s £2bn provision for the car finance scandal signals a major crisis for UK banking, with potential echoes of the costly PPI scandal.
A New Dawn for UK Crypto: FCA Greenlights Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs for Mainstream Investors
The UK’s FCA has approved the listing of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs, a landmark move ending a 3-year ban and opening regulated crypto access to investors.