News

Showing 1941 to 1950 of 2978 search results.

1941. The FCA announces outcome of investigation into 4 life insurance companies

      Press Releases

      Published: 19/09/2018

      Last modified: 19/09/2018

      The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today announced that its remaining investigations into firms, following its thematic review into the fair treatment of longstanding customers in the life insurance sector, have each been closed.

1942. Michael Nascimento sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment in FCA prosecution of £2.8m investment fraud

      Press Releases

      Published: 17/09/2018

      Last modified: 17/09/2018

      Michael Nascimento was today sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for his role in a share fraud carried out through a series of boiler room companies which led to the loss of more than £2.8 million of investors’ money. He was the controlling

1943. The Financial Conduct Authority bans former Deutsche Bank trader, Christian Bittar

      Press Releases

      Published: 14/09/2018

      Last modified: 14/09/2018

      The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Christian Bittar from performing any function in relation to any regulated financial activity.

1944. Our approach to overseas market operators seeking to apply to become a recognised overseas investment exchange (ROIE)

      Statements

      Published: 14/09/2018

      Last modified: 04/08/2021

      We have published a revised direction. This replaces the temporary direction put in place in September 2018

1945. Total Debt Relief Limited (TDR) in liquidation

      News stories

      Published: 13/09/2018

      Last modified: 10/05/2019

      The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has obtained a compulsory court order for the winding up of Total Debt Relief Ltd (TDR) on public interest grounds. This follows earlier action by the FCA to obtain an urgent High Court Order appointing a

1946. Fraudsters targeting Active Wealth (UK) Ltd clients

      News stories

      Published: 12/09/2018

      Last modified: 14/09/2018

      Fraudsters targeting Active Wealth (UK) Ltd clients. News stories First published:. 12/09/2018. Last updated: 14/09/2018. Share page. Fraudsters targeting Active Wealth (UK) Ltd clients. Fraudsters falsely claiming to be from the FCA are contacting

1947. FCA appoints new Director of Competition

      Press Releases

      Published: 05/09/2018

      Last modified: 05/09/2018

      The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Sheldon Mills as its new director of competition. Sheldon is currently senior director, mergers and state aid at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

1948. Regulated retail investment adviser re-evaluation

      Statements

      Published: 05/09/2018

      Last modified: 21/09/2018

      Regulated retail investment adviser re-evaluation. Statements First published:. 05/09/2018. Last updated: 21/09/2018. Regulated retail investment adviser re-evaluation. We have collaborated with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) to create a re

1949. Information for customers of Premier FX Limited

      Statements

      Published: 04/09/2018

      Last modified: 25/02/2021

      On becoming aware of the difficulties facing Premier FX, we placed requirements on it to cease all regulated payment service activities and not to dispose of its assets.

1950. Five sentenced in FCA prosecution of £2.8m investment fraud

      Press Releases

      Published: 04/09/2018

      Last modified: 04/09/2018

      Operation Tidworth was the FCA’s second largest ever criminal prosecution. The instigator and main beneficiary of the fraud, Michael Nascimento, will be sentenced separately on 14 September 2018.