Press Releases
Official announcements from the Financial Monitoring Commission — enforcement outcomes, consumer warnings, policy decisions, and operational news.
FMC orders £4.2m restitution after unauthorised withdrawal freeze
The Commission concluded an action against a firm that suspended client withdrawals without disclosure, securing the return of money to affected investors.
FMC warns of cloned-firm investment scams
Fraudsters are impersonating licensed firms; investors should verify licence numbers on the FMC register before transferring any money.
FMC launches new electronic licensing portal
A streamlined portal reduces processing times for firm applications and renewals.
FMC recognises whistleblowers in fund-misuse cases
Confidential tips that led to successful actions were recognised under the FMC whistleblower programme.
Commission finalises stronger client-money rules
New rules require daily reconciliation and tighter conditions on how firms may hold investor money.
Two individuals banned and fined £1.1m for mis-selling
The FMC prohibited two advisers from the industry following a pattern of unsuitable recommendations.
Speeches & Testimony
Remarks by the Chair on investor protection in digital markets
Dame Helen Whitfield on regulating crypto-asset trading and protecting retail investors.
Evidence to the Treasury Select Committee on client-fund safeguards
The Chief Executive sets out progress on segregation and the compensation framework.
The Consumer Duty one year on
Reflections on how outcomes-based regulation is changing firm behaviour.
Events
Open Commission Meeting
Public meeting to consider proposed rules on withdrawal disclosure. Live-streamed from London.
Investor Protection Week
A national series of public sessions on recognising and avoiding investment fraud.
Annual Public Meeting
The Board reports on the year and answers questions from the public.
Industry Supervision Forum
Briefings for compliance officers on supervisory priorities for the year ahead.
Media Resources
The Office of Public Affairs handles all media enquiries. Journalists can request interviews, official statements, data, and high-resolution assets. For urgent enquiries outside office hours, please use the duty-press line.
Spokespeople
Office of the Chair
Strategy, governance, and the Commission's public priorities.
Director of Enforcement
Investigations, sanctions, and the recovery of investor funds.
Chief Economist
Market data, trends, and the analysis behind policy.
Head of Consumer Protection
Complaints, scams, and investor education.
Brand & logo use
Information for journalists (FAQ)
Will the FMC comment on a specific firm or live investigation?
We do not confirm, deny, or comment on individual firms or ongoing investigations. Concluded enforcement actions are published in full as final notices, which we are happy to discuss.
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Do you provide interviews and broadcast facilities?
Subject to availability, we can arrange interviews with spokespeople and have facilities for broadcast at our London headquarters.