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Speech by Mark Francis, interim director of wholesale markets sell-side, at UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce industry event. T+1 settlement: improving market efficiencyWe are fully supportive of the UK moving to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities trades. Our letter to the Prime Minister on supporting growth highlighted that
Read MoreFCA announces winners of its economics research competition
The FCA has announced the winners of its research competition, which aims to increase understanding of how regulation can support economic growth. Six projects have been selected and awarded funding of up to £30,000 each.The competition, launched in November 2024, attracted 43 entries from 41 organisations, including academics,
Read MoreFCA charges Hampshire-based independent financial adviser with multiple fraud offences
The FCA has charged Mrs Lisa Campbell with multiple criminal offences, including fraud by abuse of position and providing false or misleading information to the FCA to conceal her wrongdoing. Mrs Campbell was the sole director of Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice Ltd (Campbell & Associates), an
Read MoreFCA steps up action against misleading financial adverts
Nearly 20,000 financial promotions were withdrawn or amended in 2024 following intervention from the FCA – nearly double the amount in 2023. The regulator has highlighted concerns with cryptoasset, debt solutions, and claims management company (CMC) promotions. 9,197 CMC promotions were withdrawn in 2024. Many of these promotions
Read MoreFCA statement on Blackmore Bonds complaints
The FCA has today written to people who complained about the way the FCA handled the Blackmore Bonds case. Blackmore Bond PLC (Blackmore) was an unregulated firm that raised funds by issuing mini-bonds. Two regulated firms, NCM Fund Services (NCM) and Northern Provident Investments (NPI), approved the financial
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Russia’s veto flouted the voice of the General Assembly: UK Statement at the UN General Assembly
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN General Assembly meeting on the use of the veto. HM GovernmentSource
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Lazertinib approved for use in combination with amivantamab for the treatment of adults with non-small cell lung cancer
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review. HM GovernmentSource
Read MoreGovernment pledges to protect more women from violence
This International Women’s Day, the government has reiterated its commitment to halving violence against women and girls in a decade. HM GovernmentSource
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Update on Syria: Lifting asset freezes on 24 entities
The UK has lifted asset freezes on 24 Syrian entities, underscoring our commitment to help Syrians rebuild their country and economy HM GovernmentSource
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Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry RUSI Speech
Minister of State for Defence Procurement and Industry: RUSI/IFRI Speech “Enhancing UK-France Defence Industrial cooperation” HM GovernmentSource
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