Emlyn Pratt
emlynpratt.bsky.social
Emlyn Pratt
@emlynpratt.bsky.social
Work in external affairs | Based in Cardiff 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Thinking of investing in crypto?

FCA research shows awareness and investment is growing, with 12% of UK adults now owning crypto.

Currently, crypto remains largely unregulated in the UK and high-risk. If something goes wrong, it is unlikely you will be protected.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bitcoin miner's claim to recover £600m in Newport tip thrown out
James Howells tried to sue a council for access to the site or get £495m in compensation.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Millions of pension savers could get more support to manage their money under new proposals set out by the FCA.

The proposals are designed to help people get access to the help, guidance and advice that they need, when they need it.

www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2479010...
Change for millions of people under new pension plans from FCA
Millions of pension savers could get more support to manage their money under new proposals set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
December 12, 2024 at 3:26 PM
For those who like me are not avid Eastenders watchers, the soap has recently been running a story on pension scams.

The plot has been designed with industry experts and the regulator to highlight common strategies scammers use to gain trust.

www.mirror.co.uk/news/busines...
EastEnders character Jean Slater becomes victim of intricate pension scam
In Thursday’s instalment of the BBC soap, Jean – portrayed by actress Gillian Wright – was shocked to find out that the 'financial advisers' she believed were responsibly investing her pension fund ha...
www.mirror.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Improved financial inclusion and consumer resilience can accelerate growth. Technological innovation will also play a key role, when well managed, in overcoming the challenges associated with financial inclusion.

Sarah Pritchard's speech on inclusive growth 👇

www.fca.org.uk/news/speeche...
Inclusive growth: laying foundations, seizing innovations
Speech by Sarah Pritchard, executive director, markets and executive director, international at the TISA (The Investing and Saving Alliance) Annual Conference.
www.fca.org.uk
November 29, 2024 at 3:54 PM