SFO drops forex case
Investigation into rigging forex markets will no longer continue, following lack of evidence to convict.
Tag: FCA
Unauthorised “Currency Trader” has jail term hiked
Impoverished “Currency Trader” Boakes braced for longer jail stint after splashing the cash.
Schroder’s trader pleads guilty to insider trading
Former Schroders trader admits insider dealing.
FCA bans former Deutsche Bank trader over Libor
The case marked the first time an individual had been charged in the investigation connected to Deutsche Bank.
STORs biggest market abuse hurdle for firms
Suspicious transaction and order reporting has been raised by industry experts as a big issue for firms ahead of MAR implementation.
Algo traders added to FCA accountability rules
FCA widens scope of new conduct rules to cover algorithmic trading and client dealing functions.
ESMA endorses clearing exemption to 16 UK pension funds
The majority of buy-side firms, including pension funds, are expected to begin clearing of derivatives from the second half of 2017.
New boss of the FCA revealed
Interim boss Tracey McDermott will pass on the baton in the coming weeks.
FCA’s Helen Boyd to speak at The Trade Market Abuse Regulation event
FCA policy lead will speak to delegates next month about the implementation of Market Abuse Regulation.
FCA acknowledges costs of MiFID II will be ‘significant’
Recognition of cost burden by FCA means firms can start to
plan projects.