FCA: Decision Notices: Neil Woodford/Woodford Investment Management
FCA has published Decision Notices in respect of Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management for failures in their management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund. Both the individual and firm have referred the Notices to the Upper Tribunal. FCA has decided to fine Neil Woodford £5,888,800 and ban him from holding senior manager roles and managing funds for retail investors and to fine the firm £40,000,000.
Last updated · 13 Mar 2026
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The Committee has now published its report. Amongst other matters, it concludes that the UK is currently lagging behind in developing its regulatory regime compared to the USA and EU and that there are some elements of the UK’s proposed regime which would diverge from international equivalents, including in requirements for systemic issuers to hold unremunerated backing assets, the proposed stablecoin holding limits, and the restrictions on commercial banks issuing stablecoins; The report sets out a number of recommendations for the authorities, including consideration of whether the existing legal frameworks are sufficient to detect and deter illicit activity using private unhosted and unregulated wallets.
FCA: Sponsorship arrangements between football clubs and unauthorised firms
FCA has raised concerns that a number of unauthorised firms, including crypto businesses and trading platforms, are using sponsorship and may be breaching UK financial services laws by providing financial services in the UK without authorisation. FCA has written directly to football clubs, mainly in the Premier League, to warn about their relationships with these firms and remind them of their responsibilities to fans.
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Commencement No. 14) Regulations 2026/587 (C47)
These Regulations bring into force on s1(1) FSMA so far as it relates to the revocation of certain instruments relating to short selling which are referred to in Schedule 1 to the Act. (Date in force: 13 July 2026)
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FCA: Introduction to anti-money laundering regulations – responses to questions from firms
FCA has published Q&As covering various aspects of the new regime.
BIS: Information and communication technology risk management – range of practices
The Basel Committee has analysed ICT risk management practices across jurisdictions to address non-malicious ICT incidents. Its report aims to support banks in developing robust ICT risk management frameworks.
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