Tax & Regulation
FCA launches consultations on UK crypto rules
The FCA is seeking feedback on three consultation papers by 12 February 2026
ASIC suspends MW Planning’s licence over failure to replace banned manager linked to Shield
ASIC also found that MW Planning had failed to lodge required financial statements for the 2024 financial year
Finance firms could face FOS complaints for unsuitable targeted support
The regulator said targeted support will be considered a one-off service that does not require ongoing suitability assessments
FCA confirms introduction of targeted support from spring 2026
Firms will be able to apply to offer targeted support from March next year
FCA proposes raft of pension transfer reforms to help savers make informed decisions
Jon Greer of Quilter said the proposals are positive but “come with trade-offs”