Strategic drive against finfluencers and other harms is working, UK's FCA says
By Maciej Boguslawski ( July 9, 2026, 16:33 GMT | Insight) -- The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority says a crackdown on illegal promotions by "finfluencers," insider dealing and more is evidence that the first year of its five-year strategy is working. The regulator used its annual report, published on Thursday, to showcase a tougher approach on financial crime highlighting coordinated efforts against illegal online promotions and criminal prosecutions for market abuse.The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority says a crackdown on illegal promotions by "finfluencers," insider dealing and more is evidence that the first year of its five-year strategy is working....
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