Retail access to crypto ETFs to face Consumer Duty hurdles even if 'unlikely' UK approval granted

Platform concerns over investor protections

Valeria Martinez
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Direct-to-consumer investment platforms in the UK may face obstacles in offering crypto ETFs due to Consumer Duty regulations, should these products ever be approved for sale by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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