Regulation

The total costs of an independent report into the Financial Conduct Authority's strategy to brief a national newspaper on one of its high-profile regulatory projects are approaching £4m.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has apologised for the shortcomings in its handling of a media briefing ahead of the publication of its latest business plan, saying it accepted the criticisms and would implement changes to "sharpen its focus".

A strategy by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to leak details of one of its upcoming projects to a national newspaper - a decision which sparked huge falls in the share prices of several major life companies - was "high risk" and inadequate, according...

An end of year two report card

Small firms engaging in poor practice stand a better chance of getting caught by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the new regulatory framework as the regulator has shifted its focus on its thematic work, according to a consultancy.

Great expectations: Assessing the FCA's personal recommendations paper

Members of the executive committee at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) stand to lose their bonuses over the blunder that caused a collapse in prices of large insurance companies, according to reports.

Regulation round-up: Pension Schemes Bill; FCA innovation and DWP research

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has ruled out charging "nominal" fees to complainants, agreeing with Parliament's view the service must be free to ensure the public's confidence in it.

Treasury Committee chairman Andrew Tyrie has said the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) must engage more with the regulated community and do more for consumers, as the City watchdog announced sweeping structural and personnel changes following a strategic...