Regulator sets out rules dividing retail and wholesale investors

FCA: £10m high bar for retail to access professional trading products - Global Trading

The FCA has launched a consultation about tightening the tests for elective professional status, while setting out wider measures including “targeted support” and a discussion paper on risk appetite aimed at pushing more UK savers into long-term investments. Nick Dilworth, managing director at Retailbook, the primary market specialist for retail investors, talking about the FCA package told Global Trading: “We wholeheartedly support the FCA’s la…

FCA plans major overhaul of retail investment rules

The FCA has unveiled a package of proposed measures designed to improve retail investment engagement, bolster wholesale market confidence and reinforce the UK’s position as a leading global financial centre. The initiative aims to simplify investment information for consumers, provide greater clarity around investor classification, and encourage firms to innovate while maintaining high regulatory standards. A central focus of the proposals is im…

FCA moves to loosen rules for wealthy investors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced plans to cut back regulatory hurdles for high-net-worth individuals, potentially widening the pool of investors able to access alternative assets and making it easier for firms to design new products. In a consultation paper released this week, the UK regulator proposed clearer boundaries between retail and professional investors. […] The post FCA moves to loosen rules for wealthy investors app…

Regulator sets out rules dividing retail and wholesale investors

The financial watchdog is now consulting on measures to encourage retail investors, while opening markets for professionals.

FCA proposes new client classification rules to give more flexibility to wealthy investors

One proposal is to allow individuals with more than £10 million in investable assets to opt out of retail protections The post FCA proposes new client classification rules to give more flexibility to wealthy investors appeared first on Investment International.