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Life insurance cash rewards – are they worth it?
You can get up to £150 for taking out life insurance, but there are more important things to consider when choosing cover
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Picked up by our monitoring of Financial Conduct Authority. Full detail is on the publisher's own page.
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Infographics
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Warning List addition logged: Morizon Ltd
Morizon Ltd is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Laurie Schnidman
Laurie Schnidman reginefredriks… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 16:28 Chief Product Officer, AI Ecosystem Experian UK
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5 European Christmas markets you can visit by Eurostar
Plus, festive destinations worth a changeover
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Fiona Ghosh
Fiona Ghosh reginefredriks… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:45 Partner Ashurst
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Patricia Wade
Patricia Wade reginefredriks… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 11:43 Expertise Counsel, Technology Strategy, Disputes & Transactions Ashurst
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Building a stronger UK investment culture
Speech by Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments, at the 2026 Investor Summit. Speaker: Lucy Castledine, director, consumer investmentsEvent: Investor Summit 2026, LondonDelivered: 18 September 2026Note: This is the speech as …
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Warning List addition logged: HUOWEALTH
HUOWEALTH is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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You might not be making the most of your workplace pension - here’s what to do
Are you one of the 46% of workers who don’t know how much their employer contributes to their pension?
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Warning List addition logged: Rock Point Partners / https://rockpointpartners.com/
Rock Point Partners / https://rockpointpartners.com/ is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Clone entry logged: Coverfast / TempDrive
Coverfast / TempDrive (clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised…
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Warning List addition logged: Bluefield Investments
Bluefield Investments is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Piers Claughton
Piers Claughton charlotte.raje… Thu, 09/17/2026 - 16:42 Head of Public Affairs UK Finance
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Kathryn Westmore
Kathryn Westmore charlotte.raje… Thu, 09/17/2026 - 16:39 Director, Financial Crime UK Finance
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FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London. The FCA has carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading across multiple London location…
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Financial crime: protecting the hive
Speech by Steve Smart, executive director of enforcement and market oversight, at the Law Society Economic Crime Conference 2026. IntroductionA few weeks ago, I visited the Bank of England Museum to see a new exhibition on financial crime.
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Warning List addition logged: NovaTask (Clone of FCA registered firm)
NovaTask (Clone of FCA registered firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm and how…
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Warning List addition logged: GRIN AND GAIN ADVISORS
GRIN AND GAIN ADVISORS is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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One thing you need to do now to control your energy bills this winter
Gas prices are rising rapidly but you can keep your bills in check
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10 big-name brands – and the surprising rivals that beat them in Which? tests
Our product experts have uncovered Best Buys that outscore household-name rivals from Apple, Dyson, GoPro, Le Creuset and more
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Warning List addition logged: Athena Acquisition Corp
Athena Acquisition Corp is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES). The reason for opening the investigation is that it appears to us that, between 1 February 2020 and 4 June 2026, EES may have committed offences under the …
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FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help. An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for SME access to finance.
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Better outcomes begin when payment firms understand customers’ needs
During our review of consumer vulnerability, we saw how relatively simple changes can make a real difference. One payments provider serving small business customers found that some customers were struggling to set up and manage their acc…
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14 cheapish things that cheered us up for less than £50
The days are getting shorter and prices are getting higher, but we're hoping that these small buys will bring a smile to your face
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Scamwatch: 'My Apple account has been compromised'
This sneaky scam could allow criminals to take over your account
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Why you don't need to spend more than £15 on a kitchen knife
You don't need to splurge on an expensive knife to chop smoothly, prep comfortably and slice with precision
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Clone entry logged: smartpaynet.com
smartpaynet.com (Clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised firm …
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Clone entry logged: themoneycompass.net
themoneycompass.net (Clone of FCA authorised firm) is not authorised or registered by the FCA but has been targeting people in the UK, claiming to be an authorised firm. Find out why you should be wary of dealing with this unauthorised f…
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Think a £50 printer is the cheap option? Here's why you need to think again
Our printer expert explains why you may want to spend more than you thought when buying a new model
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Dr. Constantin Lichti
Dr. Constantin Lichti reginefredriks… Wed, 09/16/2026 - 14:16 Senior Consultant e*Finance Reply
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Warning List addition logged: www.thinkingmega.com
www.thinkingmega.com is not authorised or registered by the FCA. Find out more about unauthorised firms and individuals.
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Monzo launches UK’s first auto-investing credit card – is it any good?
Monzo Aura offers 1% cashback on groceries, but the monthly fees are steep
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SS5/25: Industry Perspectives and Implications for Non-Systemic Firms
SS5/25: Industry Perspectives and Implications for Non-Systemic Firms This workshop provides a practical overview of the evolution from SS 3/19 to SS 5/25 and what the updated expectations mean for firms in practice. Anonymous (not verif…
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Preparing for Basel 3.1 Go-Live: Non-IRB Firms
Preparing for Basel 3.1 Go-Live: Non-IRB Firms The objective is to help firms assess their readiness, identify key implementation risks and take proportionate, practical steps to ensure their numbers are reliable, explainable and well go…
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Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies
New FCA guidance will help firms understand how the law underpinning the UK's future cryptoasset regime applies to their business. It also sets out which activities may require FCA authorisation.
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The Greek island you need to visit out of the peak summer season
Going to Corfu in spring or autumn can open your eyes to a side of Greece you’ve never seen before