BancTrust chief says will challenge UK fine for disclosure failures
By Martin Coyle ( June 11, 2026, 13:49 GMT | Insight) -- The chief executive of UK-based emerging markets investment firm BancTrust says he will appeal against a UK regulatory fine over disclosure failures on the grounds that it would breach his freedom of speech and human rights. The Financial Conduct Authority said it was fining Carlos Fuenmayor £99,600 for failing to disclose three issues to the regulator, including that he had been investigated and sanctioned by US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.The chief executive of UK-based emerging markets investment firm BancTrust has said he plans to appeal against a UK regulatory fine over disclosure failures on the grounds that it would breach his freedom of speech and human rights....
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