( June 5, 2026, 15:16 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK's financial regulator has required Exchange Securities UK Limited, EES, to cease carrying out any regulated electronic money or payment services. "Serious concerns around the way EES operated its business indicated there were significant risks of financial crime," the Financial Conduct Authority said. The watchdog said that interim managers were appointed by the court over EES. The firm will be heard on June 11, and the court may lift the current order or place EES into special administration, the FCA said.Statement follows....
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