The Association of Investment Companies has called on the FCA to set demanding standards for funds that call themselves sustainable or make ESG claims.

From 24 January the new authorisation fee structure from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will see Financial Planning firms pay a standard authorisation fee of £2,500.

The Financial Conduct Authority issued a record 1,300 consumer warnings in 2021 as it stepped up efforts to protect investors.

The Financial Conduct Authority has published a Decision Notice set to impose a provisional fine of £40.8m against hedge fund firm BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP for conflict of interest failings.