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  • FCA bans and fines James Lewis £120,300 for putting investors at risk
    The former CEO of Shard Capital Partners has been fined £120,300 and banned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). James Lewis, the former CEO of Shard Capital Partners, has been fined £120,300 and banned by the FCA following two separate instances of providing incorrect information about clients’ cash purportedly held by Shard. Mr Lewis’ misconduct […]
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  • Reaping the rewards of investing in women
    Speech by Sheree Howard, Executive Director, Authorisations. Speaker:Sheree Howard, Executive Director, Authorisations Event:PIMFA Women’s symposium conference Delivered: 16 April 2024 Note: This is the speech as drafted and may differ from the delivered version Highlights Our latest Financial Lives Survey finds more women than men are struggling to cope financially. To attract and retain women […]
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  • Larry Barreto and Tassib Hussain sentenced for mortgage fraud
    On 27 March 2024, Larry Barreto and Tassib Hussain were sentenced for fraud offences following a prosecution brought by the FCA, which saw the pair convicted in November 2023. Mr Barreto was sentenced to a total of 2 years’ imprisonment, suspended for 2 years, with 120 hours of unpaid work, for 11 counts of fraud […]
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  • Stuart Bayes found guilty of insider dealing 
    Mr Stuart Bayes was today found guilty of 2 offences of insider dealing, following an 8-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in a prosecution brought by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Mr Bayes was employed as a site manager at UK plastic manufacturer, RPC Group Plc (RPC). Through his employment he obtained confidential information, known […]
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  • FCA secures £1.6m for investors from alleged unlawful investment schemes
    The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has secured court approval to obtain £1.6m from Argento Wealth Ltd (AWL) and its sole director Mr Daniel Willis, who promoted 2 alleged unlawful investment schemes. The FCA previously commenced civil proceedings against AWL and Mr Willis to recover investor funds linked to the firm’s alleged unlawful activity, with the […]
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