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FCA Warning List New Entries: 20 Firms Added Early August 2026
The FCA added 20 new entries to its warning list between 31 July and 8 August 2026, including clone firms and unauthorised operators targeting UK consumers.
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US Treasury · CoinGecko · ECBThe latest
- CFTC press releasesCFTC Reminds Markets to Display Clear Pricing Information7 Aug · cftc.gov
- FCA newsFCA applying increased scrutiny to Annex 1 firms7 Aug · fca.org.uk
- ECB pressECB publishes consolidated banking data for end-March 20267 Aug · ecb.europa.eu
- Bank of England newsGreen notice 2026/026 Aug · bankofengland.co.uk
- SEC press releasesSEC Establishes Financial Reporting and Accounting Unit in Enforcement Division5 Aug · sec.gov
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FCA news
Making compliance simpler: opening up the FCA Handbook through our new API
Firms tell us that complying with our requirements can be a burden. They have to keep up with changes, understand what we expect and embed new practices across multiple systems and teams. All of this takes time and resources.Of course, firms must meet their regulatory responsibilities – but we want to make it as simple as possible.That's why we're launching the FCA Handbook Application…
6 Aug · fca.org.uk
Bank of England news
Artificial Intelligence Consortium minutes – June 2026
The Artificial Intelligence Consortium (AIC) aims to provide a platform for public-private engagement to further dialogue on the capabilities, development, deployment, use, and potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK financial services.
5 Aug · bankofengland.co.uk
Federal Reserve press
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.
4 Aug · federalreserve.gov
CFTC press releases
ICYMI: Members of the CFTC’s Agricultural Advisory Committee Join Chairman Selig in Washington at First Meeting of 2026
31 Jul · cftc.gov
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New on the FCA warning list
- Superior Wealth Capital / superiorwealthcapital.com (new)
- Bixerydigital (new)
- Trader AI / www.trader-ai-platform.org (new)
- GBP Markets (new)
- Hestiainvest / Hestia Invest (new)
- Stanlake Group (Clone of UK registered company) / https://stanlakegroup.co.uk (new)
Firms the FCA says may be operating without its permission — from the FCA’s own list, linked to their page.
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All guidesMarkets Today 2026-08-07: US Yield Curve, FX and Crypto
US Treasury yields fell across maturities, major FX rates shifted, and BTC/ETH rose on 7 August 2026.
Currency market 2026-08-07: ECB exchange rate recap
ECB reference rates for USD/ZAR, EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY and other major pairs on 7 August 2026, with daily changes.
FCA Warning List New Entries: 16 Firms Added in Early August 2026
The FCA added 16 firms to its warning list in early August 2026, including clone firms and unauthorised operators. Details on Trader AI, Valar Ventures Group, and others.
Markets Today 2026-08-06: Yields Up, Euro and Sterling Down
US Treasury yields climbed on 6 August 2026; EUR/USD and GBP/USD reference rates declined; Bitcoin and Ethereum prices fell slightly.
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