United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority

The United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority is proposing a compensation scheme for mis-sold car loans, which could cost lenders an estimated £11 billion. They are making changes to the scheme based on feedback and aim to publish final rules in late March.

The United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a co-leader of the Scale-up Unit, aiming to support growth and UK competitiveness. The FCA will provide tailored regulatory guidance to firms, helping them navigate the regulatory landscape and streamline processes for the wider sector.

The United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority is collaborating with the United Kingdom===Financial Ombudsman Service on these reforms, aiming for a system that delivers fair compensation quickly and provides greater certainty to businesses. A new referral mechanism will require the United Kingdom===Financial Ombudsman Service to consult the United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority on ambiguous rules or wider industry issues.

The United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has registered Blockchain.com, allowing it to operate as a crypto asset business in the UK. The FCA is actively developing a comprehensive regulatory regime for the UK's digital asset sector.

The United Kingdom===Financial Conduct Authority is the regulatory body to which Octopus Future Generations VCT will apply for admission of its new shares to the Official List. It also sets the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules that shareholders must follow.