Financial Conduct Authority
The latest news, updates and opinions on Financial Conduct Authority from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Can bots take the pain out of mortgages?Features Finding a suitable mortgage can be tough, says Ben Judge. Will new online broker services make life easier for house hunters?
By Ben Judge Published
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EU turns the spotlight on the spread-betting sector
Features In December the UK financial watchdog, the FCA, published draft proposals on how spread betting should be regulated. Now the EU has stepped in too.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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A crackdown on final-salary transfers
Features The ongoing controversy over transfers out of gold-plated final-salary pension schemes is a reminder of the tough balancing act that financial regulators constantly have to manage, says David Prosser.
By David Prosser Published
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The rise of the robo-advisersTutorials Ben Judge explains how robo-advisers are bringing portfolio advice to smaller investors priced out of the market.
By Ben Judge Published
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Regulators get tough on leverageFeatures The Financial Conduct Authority have put forward limits on how much leverage traders can use. Matthew Partridge reports.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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FCA crackdown hits spread-betting firms
Features Spread-betting firms saw more than £1bn wiped off their market value this week after the UK’s financial services regulator announced new rules for the industry.
By Ben Judge Published
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How safe is your Sipp?
Features How big of a risk does the collapse of an investment firm pose to your pension? Natalie Stanton investigates.
By Natalie Stanton Published
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The end of fund management entry fees?
Features Many fund managers have ditched entry fees for retail investors. But not all have, says Sarah Moore, so watch out.
By Sarah Moore Published
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The return of the 'liar loan'
Features A casualty of the financial crisis, the self-certified loan, or 'liar loan', is making a comeback, says Sarah Moore.
By Sarah Moore Published
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