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Robinhood Launches in the UK, but ‘Pauses’ Margin Trading
The broker initially launched margin trading under “regulatory exemption” but is now in talks with the regulator.
It offers zero-fee services to UK customers.
Tuesday, 19/03/2024 | 07:51 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
FCA Naming Firms under Probe May “Cause Circumstances to Spiral out of Control”
Deterrence is a key factor in enforcement, but it is not a goal that stands alone.
With regard to the FCA’s initiative, deterrence will probably grow, but it comes at a price.
Tuesday, 05/03/2024 | 15:29 GMT
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Zvi Gabbay
CryptoCurrency
Revolut Folds in UK, Robinhood Bets on EU: What’s Shaping Crypto in Europe?
Both the UK and EU are bridging crypto-specific rules and regulations.
The UK’s rules are mainly around the limitations of crypto promotions.
Tuesday, 19/12/2023 | 11:17 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
'Double Dipping': FCA Wants Investment Platform to Cease the Controversial Practice
Many investment firms retain interest in customers' cash balances and charge fees for cash management.
UK firms have until 29 February to address the issues raised by the FCA.
Tuesday, 12/12/2023 | 08:20 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Executive Moves
Revolut Hires UK CEO Ahead of Banking License Approval
The UK fintech applied for a banking license in the country in 2021.
Francesca Carlesi will head the Revolut entity that has applied for the banking license.
Thursday, 02/11/2023 | 10:35 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
UK Clarifies FCA’s Incoming Role in Regulating Stablecoins
The UK government is planning to propose legislation around stablecoin next year.
The FCA will have a broader oversight of the fiat-backed stablecoins.
Monday, 30/10/2023 | 10:58 GMT
by
Arnab Shome
Retail FX
No More “Screen Switching”: Pepperstone Floats Spread Betting on TradingView
The feature is available to the broker's traders in the UK.
Pepperstone UK during fiscal year 2022 saw a surge in profit before tax.
Thursday, 31/08/2023 | 17:20 GMT
by
Solomon Oladipupo
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Retail FX
Trade Nation Caps Off 2022 with 300% Profit Growth in the UK
The CFD provider recently got licensed in Seychelles.
The firm continues to build up its presence in the sports industry.
Wednesday, 16/08/2023 | 21:56 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
300 Crypto Firms Jostled; Only 13% Clear UK FCA's Registration Hurdle
The British watchdog refused five applications and rejected 22.
FCA's rules on advertising digital assets will come into force on October 8, 2023.
Monday, 14/08/2023 | 14:14 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Hirose UK's Profit Swells by 400% in 2023, but Turnover Mirrors 2021
The British broker's profit previously sank 87% to £59K.
However, the new profit level pales compared to the £465K from the fiscal year 2021.
Friday, 11/08/2023 | 22:28 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Darwinex’s Profit Soars 70% in the UK as Trader Equity Remains Stable
Darwinex's operator, Tradeslide, reported 117% growth in AUM.
The broker recently integrated with Interactive Broker and launched Darwinex Zero.
Friday, 04/08/2023 | 20:57 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
CFI Invests in European Football, Inks Deal with Sheffield United
The broker says the deal will provide "worldwide exposure for our business."
The firm has already established its presence in the MENA sports industry.
Friday, 04/08/2023 | 17:06 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Consumer Duty Comes into Effect in the UK
Consumer duty rules for products and services that are open for sale and renewal have become effective.
A survey found that a third of the firms would not fully comply with the rules by the deadline.
Monday, 31/07/2023 | 06:01 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Executives
Robinhood Hires Freetrade’s Jordan Sinclair to Champion UK Launch
Public.com and Webull recently launched in the UK.
Robinhood aims to launch in the UK before year-end.
Thursday, 27/07/2023 | 22:44 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
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CryptoCurrency
UK Govt. Rejects Lawmakers’ Push to Regulate Crypto Trading as Gambling
The lawmakers in May argued that 'unbacked' crypto assets carry 'huge price volatility'.
However, the government believes such treatment violates international standards.
Thursday, 20/07/2023 | 12:33 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Payments
The Adoption of Open Banking and Its Impact on the Payments Industry in the United Kingdom
Get to know the open banking landscape in the UK.
Monday, 17/07/2023 | 12:07 GMT
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Retail FX
ADSS Quits UK Market to ‘Refocus’ on Other Entities
ADSS said the group remains 'well-capitalized'.
The firm's local entity gained FCA authorization in 2012.
Friday, 14/07/2023 | 16:54 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Brokers
Public.com Expands beyond the US, Launches in the UK
The platform will offer 5,000 US-listed equities to customers in the UK.
It is the first international market for the company outside the US.
Thursday, 13/07/2023 | 08:00 GMT
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Arnab Shome
Regulation
‘A Lighter Regulatory Touch’? FCA’s Enforcement Cases Plummet in FY 22/23
The number of cases that the FCA opened dropped from 190 to 100 in FY22/23.
The British watchdog said its enforcement approach remains 'unchanged'.
Monday, 10/07/2023 | 18:11 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Brokers
XTB Goes beyond CFDs in the UK, Launches Stock Trading
It provides access to shares and ETFs listed in 15 major exchanges.
It also offers commission-free services to the first €100,000 traded.
Thursday, 06/07/2023 | 10:41 GMT
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Arnab Shome
CryptoCurrency
UK Bill to Help Seize Crypto in Criminal Cases Gets Lords’ Approval
Lawmakers previously added provisions related to terrorist activity.
UK government recently introduced an 'economic crime levy'.
Tuesday, 04/07/2023 | 21:06 GMT
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Retail FX
UK CFDs Broker City Credit Capital Goes Bankrupt, Enters Administration
FCA appointed joint administrators for the firm last Friday.
CCCUK operated under the trading names CIX Markets and Markets Trader.
Tuesday, 04/07/2023 | 16:10 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
CryptoCurrency
FCA Provides 4 'Legal Routes' for Compliance with Upcoming Crypto Promotion Rules
The FCA's new rules require ‘clear risk warnings’ on any crypto advert.
Thus, up to 2 years imprisonment, an unlimited fine, or both for violation of the rules.
Tuesday, 04/07/2023 | 13:34 GMT
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Solomon Oladipupo
Retail FX
Weekly Poll: Do the Long-Term Benefits of UK Consumer Duty Outweigh Short-Term Costs?
Catch this week's poll on Finance Magnates' Linkedin.
Industry execs last week overwhelmingly supported multiple licenses among brokers.
Tuesday, 04/07/2023 | 11:11 GMT
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Finance Magnates Staff
Retail FX
Exclusive: FCA "Will Not Move the Consumer Duty Deadline"
The UK watchdog answers some burning questions ahead of a looming deadline
Non-compliance by CFDs brokers will be met with 'swift and assertive' action
Monday, 03/07/2023 | 12:37 GMT
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Arnab Shome
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