In a recent speech, David Geale, the executive director of Payments and Digital Finance at the FCA, shared insights into the regulatory framework for cryptoassets and stablecoins within the UK. The FCA aims to ensure that the crypto market operates within a secure and transparent environment, promoting innovation while safeguarding consumers. Geale emphasized the importance of collaboration with industry stakeholders to effectively address the unique challenges posed by digital currencies. He advocated for a balanced approach that fosters growth in the financial sector while maintaining rigorous oversight to protect the integrity of the market. The speech highlights the FCA’s commitment to adapting its regulatory practices to meet the evolving landscape of digital finance.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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⚖️ FCA charges two individuals with insider dealing
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has initiated criminal proceedings against Bobosher Sharipov and Bekzod Avazov for charges related to insider dealing. Sharipov, a former employee of Jefferies International Limited, allegedly leaked confidential information regarding a potential takeover involving GCP Student Living Plc. This case underscores the FCA’s ongoing efforts to combat insider trading and uphold market integrity. The charges reflect a serious commitment to enforcing regulations that deter unethical behavior in financial markets, thus ensuring a fair playing field for all investors.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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🤝 FCA collaborates with industry to help shape future of UK’s crypto markets
The FCA has announced its collaboration with the RegTech platform Eunice, which has been accepted into its Regulatory Sandbox to develop solutions aimed at enhancing transparency in the UK’s crypto markets. By working alongside Eunice, the FCA seeks to facilitate better navigation of cryptoassets, tokenized assets, and blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions and regulators. This initiative represents a proactive step towards creating a more robust regulatory framework that can adapt to the fast-paced evolution of digital finance while ensuring consumer protection and market integrity.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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📈 Chair reflections: rebalancing risk
During the Investment Association Annual 2025 Conference, Ashley Alder, the FCA Chair, delivered a speech focusing on the critical role of UK regulators in fostering economic growth and competitiveness. He highlighted the need for a regulatory approach that balances risk with the promotion of innovation within the financial sector. Alder emphasized the importance of trust in the financial system and urged stakeholders to work together to create a resilient and responsive regulatory environment that can adapt to future challenges while supporting the UK’s economic objectives.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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📊 Economics Research Conference 2025: rebalancing risk, deepening trust
On November 25, 2025, the FCA hosted its second annual Economics Research Conference in Stratford, London. The event centered around the theme of “rebalancing risk and deepening trust,” showcasing the FCA’s ongoing commitment to developing a financial system that benefits all stakeholders. The conference featured discussions on innovative approaches to risk management and the importance of building trust in financial markets. By engaging with experts and practitioners, the FCA aims to gather insights that will inform its regulatory strategies and enhance the overall stability of the financial ecosystem.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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🚫 The FCA has cancelled the permissions of The Dental Insurance Partnership Ltd (FRN 565072)
As of November 6, 2025, the FCA has revoked the permissions of The Dental Insurance Partnership Ltd (DIP) to conduct regulated activities. This decision followed enforcement action taken against DIP after it failed to demonstrate that it met the necessary standards of fitness and propriety required to operate in the financial services sector. The FCA’s action reflects its ongoing commitment to ensuring that only compliant firms operate within the market, thereby protecting consumers and maintaining the integrity of the financial system.
[Date: 27 November 2025]
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