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Having been unable to reach a verdict in a trial at Southwark Crown Court brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the jury was discharged. The FCA will now consider whether to seek a re-trial of Stuart Bayes and Jonathan Swann for insider dealing. Notes to editors Stuart Bayes’ date of birth is 11 January […]
The High Court today approved Amigo Loans Limited scheme of arrangement (the scheme) to provide redress to customers who are due it for being mis-sold loans and who raise a complaint. The court-approved scheme is an improvement on last year’s failed proposal and has the support of the Independent Creditors Committee, which was set up […]
The FCA published an alert in relation to Obatan LLC on 22 April 2022. That alert was removed on 16 May 2022. Obatan LLC is not authorised by the FCA. The FCA does not, on the information presently available to it, believe that Obatan LLC is carrying out activities in the UK for which it […]
We have seen some recent social media posts regarding cryptoassets and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). We cannot comment on individual products. However, as we have said previously, the FCA has not been given regulatory oversight over direct investments in cryptoassets and NFTs. There are no consumer protections for those who buy any cryptoassets and NFTs, and […]
The FCA has imposed requirements on corporate advisory firm, Alexander David Securities Limited (ADSL), which means it must not dispose of any assets without the written consent of the FCA. Since 29 June 2020, ADSL has not been permitted to undertake any regulated activities, hold client money or assets nor issue or approve for third […]
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stopped David Stock & Co Limited (DS&C), a firm that advised on transfers from the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS), disposing of assets without FCA permission. In March 2022, the FCA launched a consultation on a redress scheme for former members of BSPS. The FCA wrote to firms who […]
Current and former employees of P&O are urged not to make any quick decisions about their pension following recent media reports. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) are raising their concerns given the heightened risk of pension transfers following recent redundancies. The FCA and TPR […]
Ahead of the hearings on 23 and 24 May regarding Amigo Loans’ proposed Scheme of Arrangement (the Scheme), we have written to the firm to confirm that we do not intend to attend the hearings to oppose its proposals. The purpose of the Scheme is to deal with the firm’s redress liabilities. The firm’s Scheme […]
On Tuesday 8 March 2022, the London Metal Exchange (the LME) suspended nickel trading, having concluded a disorderly market had arisen. Nickel trading resumed on the LME on Wednesday 16 March. The suspension occurred amid challenging commodity market conditions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The FCA is responsible for supervision of the LME as a […]
HM Treasury, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) have published a joint statement on the future of Open Banking. Open Banking has led to greater competition and innovation in UK retail banking, bringing real benefits to consumers and businesses. The Government and regulators are […]
