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The last two years have seen a surge in interest in cryptocurrency and those anonymous transactions have proved catnip for hackers.
https://www.express.co.uk/finance/crusader/1001714/bitcoin-scam-kits-fraud-guides-dark-web
Criminals are utilizing the top cryptocurrency exchange platforms to commit their crimes.
http://blog.mcafeeinstitute.com/investigators-beware-cryptocurrency-crime-is-on-the-rise/
The SFO has also announced that it is going to pursue a retrial of three other bankers for whom the jury could not reach verdict
http://www.mondaq.com/uk/x/725442/Financial+Services/UK+Serious+Fraud+Office+Confirms+Benchmark+Manipulator+Sentencing+And+Will+Pursue+Retrial+Of+Bankers+For+Benchmark+Manipulation
Financier admitted obtaining money transfer by deception and fraud by abuse of position
https://www.thejc.com/news/uk-news/freddy-david-jailed-six-years-guilty-fraud-1.467783
The Consultation Paper proposes to extend the application of the Principles for Businesses and certain specific rules about promotions and communications so they cover wider categories of businesses the FCA regulate (including businesses authorised or registered under the Payment Services Regulations or the Electronic Money Regulations).
https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-consults-rules-and-guidance-improve-conduct-and-communications-payment-services-and-e-money
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will have spent around £4m by the end of this financial year to ensure it is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
https://www.insuranceage.co.uk/regulation/3526021/fcas-gdpr-bill-to-hit-almost-ps4m
The Financial Conduct Authority said its powers were "very limited".
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45018743
A group of MPs has written to Lloyds Banking Group accusing it of treating victims of a fraud carried out by members of its Reading branch “with contempt”.
http://www.cityam.com/289984/mps-accuse-lloyds-treating-hbos-reading-fraud-victims
Digital banking startup Revolut is hailing its recent introduction of disposable virtual cards for online purchases, claiming a 30% reduction in card fraud cases.
https://www.finextra.com/newsarticle/32447/revolut-slashes-fraud-with-disposable-virtual-cards
The Serious Fraud Office has applied to the high court to revive its case against Barclays Bank regarding a £12bn bailout secured from the state of Qatar at the height of the financial crisis in 2008.
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/jul/24/sfo-applies-to-reinstate-charges-against-barclays-bank-over-qatar-loan
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