Investment Week www.investmentweek.co.uk FCA details penalties for firms breaching crypto marketing rules <img alt="FCA details penalties for firms breaching crypto marketing rules" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8311a5/3f9a94c6-59aa-40b9-9fee-d75192b2bba7/23/handcuffs-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Firms failing to comply with the Financial Conduct Authority's incoming crypto marketing rules will face steep consequences, including potential jail time. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b8311a5/3f9a94c6-59aa-40b9-9fee-d75192b2bba7/23/handcuffs-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4124276/fca-details-penalties-firms-breaching-crypto-marketing-rules https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4124276/fca-details-penalties-firms-breaching-crypto-marketing-rules https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4124276/fca-details-penalties-firms-breaching-crypto-marketing-rules Thu, 7 Sep 2023 15:49:39 +0000 FCA: Managers 'undermine' value assessment process by basing fees off competitors <img alt="FCA: Managers &#39;undermine&#39; value assessment process by basing fees off competitors" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e597f96/6b7c9da3-0f54-45f5-bfe6-cf6d98bb615d/19/FCA-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has found fund managers have significantly improved their value assessments, but more work is needed on fund pricing and fees. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e597f96/6b7c9da3-0f54-45f5-bfe6-cf6d98bb615d/19/FCA-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4122004/fca-managers-undermine-value-assessment-process-basing-fees-competitors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4122004/fca-managers-undermine-value-assessment-process-basing-fees-competitors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4122004/fca-managers-undermine-value-assessment-process-basing-fees-competitors Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:34:53 +0000 EU and UK eye closer financial services regulatory cooperation with Brexit agreement <img alt="EU and UK eye closer financial services regulatory cooperation with Brexit agreement" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6aa1a4a/4ae5f08c-dbca-4d0e-9a5a-60311d59f344/6/brexit-business-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Commission has adopted a draft memorandum of understanding to create a framework of financial services regulatory cooperation with the UK. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6aa1a4a/4ae5f08c-dbca-4d0e-9a5a-60311d59f344/6/brexit-business-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4115864/eu-uk-eye-closer-financial-services-regulatory-cooperation-brexit-agreement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4115864/eu-uk-eye-closer-financial-services-regulatory-cooperation-brexit-agreement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4115864/eu-uk-eye-closer-financial-services-regulatory-cooperation-brexit-agreement Thu, 18 May 2023 07:26:58 +0000 FCA: 'Expect robust action' with Consumer Duty supervision <img alt="FCA: &#39;Expect robust action&#39; with Consumer Duty supervision" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a232cc4/2821c719-b2dc-4508-8644-481dbf79a892/20/2020-FCA-new-office-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority will “act swiftly and assertively” and take “robust action” against firms who ignore Consumer Duty, its executive director of consumers and competition has warned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a232cc4/2821c719-b2dc-4508-8644-481dbf79a892/20/2020-FCA-new-office-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114621/fca-expect-robust-action-consumer-duty-supervision https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114621/fca-expect-robust-action-consumer-duty-supervision https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114621/fca-expect-robust-action-consumer-duty-supervision Wed, 10 May 2023 11:00:12 +0000 Consumer Duty: FCA finds some firms do not pass fair value test <img alt="Consumer Duty: FCA finds some firms do not pass fair value test" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9549823/0cdb3255-bc40-4a40-bfdd-4a3b09732ddb/14/sheldon-mills-hi-res-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> A Financial Conduct Authority review into the Consumer Duty preparedness of firms has found some businesses could not prove why their products and services provided fair value to clients. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9549823/0cdb3255-bc40-4a40-bfdd-4a3b09732ddb/14/sheldon-mills-hi-res-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114620/consumer-duty-fca-firms-pass-fair-value-test https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114620/consumer-duty-fca-firms-pass-fair-value-test https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4114620/consumer-duty-fca-firms-pass-fair-value-test Wed, 10 May 2023 10:52:43 +0000 UK competition regulator launches review into AI market <img alt="UK competition regulator launches review into AI market" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3452322/89330721-9ea4-463b-bfdb-c49d86490848/8/iStock-1463884479-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK competition watchdog is launching a review of the artificial intelligence market, examining the "competition and consumer protection principles" of this space. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3452322/89330721-9ea4-463b-bfdb-c49d86490848/8/iStock-1463884479-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4113275/uk-competition-regulator-launches-review-ai-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4113275/uk-competition-regulator-launches-review-ai-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4113275/uk-competition-regulator-launches-review-ai-market Thu, 4 May 2023 07:35:39 +0000 Working together: We must not let regulators lose sight of aims <img alt="Working together: We must not let regulators lose sight of aims" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/52427d5/758d1d0e-fbf5-4859-843b-649054b6c3be/14/CUMMINGS-Chris-Investment-Association-2020-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Edinburgh Reforms, set out by the government last December, outlined a package of 30 measures designed to boost growth and competitiveness in the UK’s financial services sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/52427d5/758d1d0e-fbf5-4859-843b-649054b6c3be/14/CUMMINGS-Chris-Investment-Association-2020-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4112436/regulators-lose-sight-aims https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4112436/regulators-lose-sight-aims https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4112436/regulators-lose-sight-aims Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:00:10 +0000 'Green Day': Investment bodies react to new Green Finance Strategy <img alt="&#39;Green Day&#39;: Investment bodies react to new Green Finance Strategy " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f5408f0/aea3d3e8-68df-4dcb-82b0-762c4b2405a6/16/iStock-828079716-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK government has released a new green finance strategy today (30 March), as part of a wider ream of green policies in what's been dubbed ‘Green Day' in recent weeks. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f5408f0/aea3d3e8-68df-4dcb-82b0-762c4b2405a6/16/iStock-828079716-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4089304/green-day-investment-bodies-react-green-finance-strategy https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4089304/green-day-investment-bodies-react-green-finance-strategy https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4089304/green-day-investment-bodies-react-green-finance-strategy Thu, 30 Mar 2023 11:12:23 +0000 FCA delays implementation of initial Sustainability Disclosure Requirements <img alt="FCA delays implementation of initial Sustainability Disclosure Requirements" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00baf52/90d2582d-400f-4124-bfe4-f4822b69ee9e/26/time-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The implementation dates for the FCA's Sustainable Disclosure Requirements (SDR) are being postponed, the regulator has implied in an update today (29 March). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/00baf52/90d2582d-400f-4124-bfe4-f4822b69ee9e/26/time-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4089244/fca-delays-implementation-initial-sustainability-disclosure-requirements https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4089244/fca-delays-implementation-initial-sustainability-disclosure-requirements https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4089244/fca-delays-implementation-initial-sustainability-disclosure-requirements Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:39:37 +0000 Former chief regulator slams Credit Suisse regulation - reports <img alt="Former chief regulator slams Credit Suisse regulation - reports" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8d87484/5a7c5d02-6375-48ed-941f-9999ced279bd/17/Adair-Turner-image-01-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Adair Turner, former head of the Financial Services Authority, has condemned Credit Suisse’s $17bn AT1 bond wipe-out and the overall supervision its sale by regulators to UBS last week. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/8d87484/5a7c5d02-6375-48ed-941f-9999ced279bd/17/Adair-Turner-image-01-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087259/former-chief-regulator-slams-credit-suisse-regulation-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087259/former-chief-regulator-slams-credit-suisse-regulation-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087259/former-chief-regulator-slams-credit-suisse-regulation-reports Mon, 27 Mar 2023 07:36:35 +0000 FCA strengthens enforcement leadership <img alt="FCA strengthens enforcement leadership" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b4365e/39b75600-5cd6-4a2b-98cf-e2f380f0dc38/22/FCA-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The regulator has named Therese Chambers and Steve Smart as joint executive directors of enforcement and market oversight. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5b4365e/39b75600-5cd6-4a2b-98cf-e2f380f0dc38/22/FCA-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087177/fca-strengthens-enforcement-leadership https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087177/fca-strengthens-enforcement-leadership https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4087177/fca-strengthens-enforcement-leadership Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:12:38 +0000 FCA: 'What gets measured and incentivised gets done' <img alt="FCA: &#39;What gets measured and incentivised gets done&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a96b859/ab3e1758-567a-485d-ae4b-bd0a5c2023e9/97/SI22-sustainable-flower-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Mere weeks from submitting their homework on SDR, UK investment managers have been set their next assignment from the FCA. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a96b859/ab3e1758-567a-485d-ae4b-bd0a5c2023e9/97/SI22-sustainable-flower-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4074581/fca-measured-incentivised https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4074581/fca-measured-incentivised https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news-analysis/4074581/fca-measured-incentivised Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:29:54 +0000 Embedding sustainability into business decisions <img alt="Embedding sustainability into business decisions " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cb2616d/69b49e52-641c-43b1-8797-3710a84547be/8/GOODHART-Will-CFA-UK-2022-crop-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Inviting someone to read an FCA Discussion Paper is probably about as welcome as an invitation to Radio 4’s Today programme for government ministers – something you know you probably have to do, but that will not be much fun. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cb2616d/69b49e52-641c-43b1-8797-3710a84547be/8/GOODHART-Will-CFA-UK-2022-crop-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4074551/embedding-sustainability-business-decisions https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4074551/embedding-sustainability-business-decisions https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4074551/embedding-sustainability-business-decisions Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:22:20 +0000 Treasury sets out plans to regulate crypto <img alt="Treasury sets out plans to regulate crypto " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/877985a/9a9644a8-7f87-433a-bb06-21f04275ef47/13/crypto-law-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Treasury has revealed its “ambitious” plans concerning long called for cryptocurrency regulation, placing much of the responsibility on crypto trading platforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/877985a/9a9644a8-7f87-433a-bb06-21f04275ef47/13/crypto-law-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4073374/treasury-sets-plans-regulate-crypto https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4073374/treasury-sets-plans-regulate-crypto https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4073374/treasury-sets-plans-regulate-crypto Wed, 1 Feb 2023 10:28:31 +0000 Treasury committee to conduct work amid concerns over FCA's sustainable fund plans <img alt="Treasury committee to conduct work amid concerns over FCA&#39;s sustainable fund plans" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f9e789/0d6dc241-12c5-472e-8584-f9429fc9dafa/25/iStock-1139446817-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulation has called into question the "suspiciously round figures" the FCA has used to predict the outcomes from its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) fund labelling proposals and now plans to conduct its own work in this area. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0f9e789/0d6dc241-12c5-472e-8584-f9429fc9dafa/25/iStock-1139446817-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4066283/treasury-committee-conduct-amid-concerns-fcas-sustainable-fund-plans https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4066283/treasury-committee-conduct-amid-concerns-fcas-sustainable-fund-plans https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4066283/treasury-committee-conduct-amid-concerns-fcas-sustainable-fund-plans Mon, 30 Jan 2023 12:17:58 +0000 FCA appoints six new members to board of ESG Advisory Committee <img alt="FCA appoints six new members to board of ESG Advisory Committee" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/217536e/00e9b2fc-0672-4007-9913-37b6f60b452b/11/fca-reception-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has added six new board members to its ESG Advisory Committee, after months of external recruitment efforts. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/217536e/00e9b2fc-0672-4007-9913-37b6f60b452b/11/fca-reception-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4061582/fca-appoints-members-board-esg-advisory-committee https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4061582/fca-appoints-members-board-esg-advisory-committee https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4061582/fca-appoints-members-board-esg-advisory-committee Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:53:52 +0000 FCA: SDR 'very different' regime to SFDR <img alt="FCA: SDR &#39;very different&#39; regime to SFDR" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/efcec48/620b99a7-8b49-4c86-beda-508ff429654e/7/2018-Business-Apps-Report-NEW2-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> Despite obvious comparisons between the UK's SDR consultation paper (published today, 25 October) and Europe's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), the FCA is keen to clarify that "this is a very different regime". <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/efcec48/620b99a7-8b49-4c86-beda-508ff429654e/7/2018-Business-Apps-Report-NEW2-185x114.png https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058778/fca-sdr-different-regime-sfdr https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058778/fca-sdr-different-regime-sfdr https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058778/fca-sdr-different-regime-sfdr Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:05:46 +0000 FCA to consult on stocks and shares ISA advice rules <img alt="FCA to consult on stocks and shares ISA advice rules" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5bf252a/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/8/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has reiterated its commitment to consulting later this year on a more proportionate advice regime for investing in stocks and shares ISAs. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5bf252a/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/8/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058300/fca-consult-stocks-shares-isa-advice-rules https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058300/fca-consult-stocks-shares-isa-advice-rules https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4058300/fca-consult-stocks-shares-isa-advice-rules Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:21:41 +0000 RLAM's Mike Fox: UN SDGs 'not fit for purpose' in responsible investing <img alt="RLAM&#39;s Mike Fox: UN SDGs &#39;not fit for purpose&#39; in responsible investing " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e632049/3cbe2289-d3ad-4a2c-af05-1c278a97f088/7/Mike-Fox-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Mike Fox, head of UK sustainable investments at Royal London Asset Management, has criticised the use of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for responsible investment, stating that they are “not fit for purpose”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e632049/3cbe2289-d3ad-4a2c-af05-1c278a97f088/7/Mike-Fox-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4057047/rlams-mike-fox-sdgs-fit-purpose-responsible-investing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4057047/rlams-mike-fox-sdgs-fit-purpose-responsible-investing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4057047/rlams-mike-fox-sdgs-fit-purpose-responsible-investing Tue, 27 Sep 2022 14:36:49 +0000 SIF 2022: Fidelity's Salter on why engagement versus exclusion is the way forward <img alt="SIF 2022: Fidelity&#39;s Salter on why engagement versus exclusion is the way forward " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/878cb28/ce075e9b-cbbb-4d21-802f-c17a3459b1f6/2/Ned-4-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Asset managers have the responsibility to foster change, rather than force change, but they also cannot engage with issuers into perpetuity, said Ned Salter, global head of investment research at Fidelity International. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/878cb28/ce075e9b-cbbb-4d21-802f-c17a3459b1f6/2/Ned-4-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052795/sif-2022-fidelitys-salter-engagement-versus-exclusion-forward https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052795/sif-2022-fidelitys-salter-engagement-versus-exclusion-forward https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052795/sif-2022-fidelitys-salter-engagement-versus-exclusion-forward Mon, 11 Jul 2022 10:30:50 +0000 Investment Association calls for approval of blockchain-traded funds <img alt="Investment Association calls for approval of blockchain-traded funds" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d844fa9/6fb04a8b-3269-4261-ae64-5c6c52e7d32d/9/Blockchain-lock-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Investment Association has called on the government and FCA to “work at pace” to establish a framework for tokenised or blockchain-traded funds to operate in the UK.  <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d844fa9/6fb04a8b-3269-4261-ae64-5c6c52e7d32d/9/Blockchain-lock-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052689/investment-association-calls-approval-blockchain-traded-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052689/investment-association-calls-approval-blockchain-traded-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052689/investment-association-calls-approval-blockchain-traded-funds Fri, 8 Jul 2022 06:19:23 +0000 FCA Treasury Committee meeting cancelled <img alt="FCA Treasury Committee meeting cancelled" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef069b6/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/14/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Treasury Committee has cancelled its session with the Financial Conduct Authority. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ef069b6/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/14/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052587/fca-treasury-committee-meeting-cancelled https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052587/fca-treasury-committee-meeting-cancelled https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4052587/fca-treasury-committee-meeting-cancelled Thu, 7 Jul 2022 07:47:40 +0000 Treasury sub-committee launched to scrutinise financial regulators post-Brexit <img alt="Treasury sub-committee launched to scrutinise financial regulators post-Brexit" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f399b3/34df13c4-5772-4405-8fba-bc5dc4e9b418/9/europe-regulation-generic-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Treasury Committee has launched a sub-committee to scrutinise financial services regulatory proposals, as rule-making powers transfer to UK regulators post-Brexit. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f399b3/34df13c4-5772-4405-8fba-bc5dc4e9b418/9/europe-regulation-generic-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051682/treasury-sub-committee-launched-scrutinise-financial-regulators-post-brexit https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051682/treasury-sub-committee-launched-scrutinise-financial-regulators-post-brexit https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051682/treasury-sub-committee-launched-scrutinise-financial-regulators-post-brexit Fri, 24 Jun 2022 13:30:29 +0000 ii demands 'level playing field' for retail investors <img alt="ii demands &#39;level playing field&#39; for retail investors" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ea9162e/0cf80cb6-04a2-4a29-88ae-23773b6bfc37/10/new-rules-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> DIY fund platform interactive investor has sent an open letter to minister John Glen, economic secretary to the Treasury, calling for an “improvement to the UK investment landscape for retail investors”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ea9162e/0cf80cb6-04a2-4a29-88ae-23773b6bfc37/10/new-rules-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051807/ii-demands-level-playing-field-retail-investors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051807/ii-demands-level-playing-field-retail-investors https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4051807/ii-demands-level-playing-field-retail-investors Fri, 24 Jun 2022 10:21:02 +0000 DWS and Deutsche Bank raided by police following whistleblower claims of greenwashing <img alt="DWS and Deutsche Bank raided by police following whistleblower claims of greenwashing " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/17c208d/eb780eea-1431-4558-85ee-9bb5c1edcd84/7/police-tape-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> German prosecutors raided the offices of DWS asset management and Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt this morning (31 May), concerning allegations of greenwashing and misleading investments. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/17c208d/eb780eea-1431-4558-85ee-9bb5c1edcd84/7/police-tape-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4050620/dws-deutsche-bank-raided-police-following-whistleblower-claims-greenwashing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4050620/dws-deutsche-bank-raided-police-following-whistleblower-claims-greenwashing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4050620/dws-deutsche-bank-raided-police-following-whistleblower-claims-greenwashing Tue, 31 May 2022 12:23:29 +0000 FCA makes three senior hires <img alt="FCA makes three senior hires" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a0a6bb1/98e043a8-6166-4a9f-bfff-263f351c76af/6/fca-building-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has made three senior hires, as the organisation said it has recruited over 250 employees this year as staff turnover returns to pre-pandemic levels. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a0a6bb1/98e043a8-6166-4a9f-bfff-263f351c76af/6/fca-building-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4049105/fca-makes-senior-hires https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4049105/fca-makes-senior-hires https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4049105/fca-makes-senior-hires Wed, 4 May 2022 05:38:52 +0000 FCA publishes final rules on diversity disclosures for listed companies <img alt="FCA publishes final rules on diversity disclosures for listed companies " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1c94ef0/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/9/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised rules that will mandate listed companies to report on their diversity at board and executive management level. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1c94ef0/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/9/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4048474/fca-publishes-final-rules-diversity-disclosures-listed-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4048474/fca-publishes-final-rules-diversity-disclosures-listed-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4048474/fca-publishes-final-rules-diversity-disclosures-listed-companies Wed, 20 Apr 2022 09:24:10 +0000 UK's bid for crypto hub: Is the future tokenised funds? <img alt="UK&#39;s bid for crypto hub: Is the future tokenised funds?" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a5b3f74/b5c4cd59-f316-49b0-8e46-f2fbd83b9411/12/blockchain-technology-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK is making a bid to become a 'global hub' for cryptoassets technology and investments. For the asset management industry that could mean tokenised funds, something other jurisdictions have already made headway in. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a5b3f74/b5c4cd59-f316-49b0-8e46-f2fbd83b9411/12/blockchain-technology-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4047591/uk-bid-crypto-hub-future-tokenised-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4047591/uk-bid-crypto-hub-future-tokenised-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4047591/uk-bid-crypto-hub-future-tokenised-funds Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:10:53 +0000 New UK FCA rules on climate-related disclosures — ten key points <img alt="New UK FCA rules on climate-related disclosures — ten key points" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1c94ef0/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/9/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Recently, new UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) climate-related disclosure requirements for asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers came into force. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1c94ef0/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/9/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4045667/uk-fca-rules-climate-related-disclosures-key https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4045667/uk-fca-rules-climate-related-disclosures-key https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4045667/uk-fca-rules-climate-related-disclosures-key Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:56:22 +0000 Hybrid working poses technology risks for companies <img alt="Hybrid working poses technology risks for companies" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7454792/5d8a9550-d910-486d-8f78-390a0878a65b/8/SHAH-Bev-City-Hive-2018-001-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Asking colleagues to turn on mics, working from the study, sofa or bed, and only venturing into the office when necessary, have all become part of our new normal. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7454792/5d8a9550-d910-486d-8f78-390a0878a65b/8/SHAH-Bev-City-Hive-2018-001-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043227/hybrid-poses-technology-risks-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043227/hybrid-poses-technology-risks-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4043227/hybrid-poses-technology-risks-companies Thu, 13 Jan 2022 12:17:03 +0000 House of Lords report: Digital pound could lead to run on banks <img alt="House of Lords report: Digital pound could lead to run on banks" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fcb2878/76d592d9-c4d1-4408-9101-bf8f928332a8/0/iStock-475435106-bank-of-england-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> There are concerns that the creation of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the UK could cause a run on the banks during economic downturns, according to a new government report. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fcb2878/76d592d9-c4d1-4408-9101-bf8f928332a8/0/iStock-475435106-bank-of-england-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4043189/house-lords-report-digital-pound-lead-run-banks https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4043189/house-lords-report-digital-pound-lead-run-banks https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4043189/house-lords-report-digital-pound-lead-run-banks Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:29:58 +0000 Bank of England interest rate decision a 'panic move' overshadowed by Covid uncertainty <img alt="Bank of England interest rate decision a &#39;panic move&#39; overshadowed by Covid uncertainty " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e7d2719/29f1b026-0ef3-42a2-8e04-d154a1d470c8/22/andrew-bailey-new-2016-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates to 0.25% on Thursday (16 December) has been criticised as a “panic move” to prevent the UK economy drifting into “more dangerous waters” as Covid cases soar, while the threat of lockdowns and further pandemic uncertainty are set to weigh on growth forecasts going forward. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e7d2719/29f1b026-0ef3-42a2-8e04-d154a1d470c8/22/andrew-bailey-new-2016-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042187/bank-england-interest-rate-decision-panic-overshadowed-covid-uncertainty https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042187/bank-england-interest-rate-decision-panic-overshadowed-covid-uncertainty https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4042187/bank-england-interest-rate-decision-panic-overshadowed-covid-uncertainty Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:48:16 +0000 Greenwashing a problem for fund management industry, study finds <img alt="Greenwashing a problem for fund management industry, study finds" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d0458f6/ca2845c9-ec1b-4635-b61d-c3e603e19da7/11/pollution-350x250-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> More than 85% of investors have said the fund management industry has a problem with greenwashing, while 81% want to see more standardisation of ESG reporting, globally. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/d0458f6/ca2845c9-ec1b-4635-b61d-c3e603e19da7/11/pollution-350x250-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041819/greenwashing-fund-management-industry-study https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041819/greenwashing-fund-management-industry-study https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041819/greenwashing-fund-management-industry-study Thu, 9 Dec 2021 08:00:12 +0000 FCA opens consultation to improve consumer protection <img alt="FCA opens consultation to improve consumer protection" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5dbfd43/11af0233-b582-468a-9d02-ca3584a61c74/8/fca-logo-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> The FCA has set out more developed proposals for rules to tackle the causes of harmful practices within financial services in a consultation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5dbfd43/11af0233-b582-468a-9d02-ca3584a61c74/8/fca-logo-185x114.png https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041675/fca-consultation-improve-consumer-protection https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041675/fca-consultation-improve-consumer-protection https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041675/fca-consultation-improve-consumer-protection Tue, 7 Dec 2021 07:28:59 +0000 FCA's Megan Butler to step down from exec role 'in the spring' <img alt="FCA&#39;s Megan Butler to step down from exec role &#39;in the spring&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e46b0fd/4562a6b3-733a-4ad8-a847-7e22bbdf6a5c/15/Megan-Butler-photo-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has announced key changes to its executive committee, with executive director of transformation Megan Butler due to step down from her role “in the spring”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e46b0fd/4562a6b3-733a-4ad8-a847-7e22bbdf6a5c/15/Megan-Butler-photo-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041624/fca-megan-butler-step-exec-role-spring https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041624/fca-megan-butler-step-exec-role-spring https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041624/fca-megan-butler-step-exec-role-spring Mon, 6 Dec 2021 11:48:22 +0000 FCA set to almost double minimum fee for financial services firms <img alt="FCA set to almost double minimum fee for financial services firms" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0711de5/b45b48b4-b445-4ef4-85be-6ba13291aa90/14/fca-2018-asset-management-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) wants to raise the minimum fee paid by financial services firms to cover the increased costs of regulation. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0711de5/b45b48b4-b445-4ef4-85be-6ba13291aa90/14/fca-2018-asset-management-2-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041328/fca-set-double-minimum-fee-financial-services-firms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041328/fca-set-double-minimum-fee-financial-services-firms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4041328/fca-set-double-minimum-fee-financial-services-firms Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:20:24 +0000 Even with CGT reforms, will M&A deals continue to soar in Q4? <img alt="Even with CGT reforms, will M&amp;A deals continue to soar in Q4?" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92e2c33/3f5a333f-049a-4d81-bacc-2d437a089597/4/PISCITELLI-Merlin-Datasite-2021-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Soon, Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver the 2021 autumn Budget. It will be a pivotal announcement, offering insights into how the government plans to address accruing public debt while also offering the transitionary support the private sector needs after Covid-19 support measures cease. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/92e2c33/3f5a333f-049a-4d81-bacc-2d437a089597/4/PISCITELLI-Merlin-Datasite-2021-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4038441/cgt-reforms-deals-continue-soar-q4 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4038441/cgt-reforms-deals-continue-soar-q4 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4038441/cgt-reforms-deals-continue-soar-q4 Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:31:48 +0000 FCA sets out strategy to tackle consumer investment harm <img alt="FCA sets out strategy to tackle consumer investment harm" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/80820e1/fec6fa09-181b-49fa-a3c4-f72a9da34691/8/firmbee-com-SpVHcbuKi6E-unsplash-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its consumer harm strategy which aims to give people the confidence to invest and reduce the number of scams. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/80820e1/fec6fa09-181b-49fa-a3c4-f72a9da34691/8/firmbee-com-SpVHcbuKi6E-unsplash-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4037150/fca-sets-strategy-tackle-consumer-investment-harm https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4037150/fca-sets-strategy-tackle-consumer-investment-harm https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4037150/fca-sets-strategy-tackle-consumer-investment-harm Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:29:03 +0000 LCF investors drop court appeal against FSCS <img alt="LCF investors drop court appeal against FSCS " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/59b3919/a6b1fc89-ff8e-41f2-8f46-dbd9ee3b80c5/5/uk-equities-markets-029-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Customers who lost money in the collapse of mini-bond company London Capital & Finance have withdrawn their judicial review appeal against the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/59b3919/a6b1fc89-ff8e-41f2-8f46-dbd9ee3b80c5/5/uk-equities-markets-029-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4036173/lcf-investors-drop-court-appeal-fscs https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4036173/lcf-investors-drop-court-appeal-fscs https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4036173/lcf-investors-drop-court-appeal-fscs Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:10:08 +0000