Trial date set for individual charged with illegal promotions
Why this matters
FCA enforcement action against individual promoting unauthorised FX CFD trading on social media. Classified as informational news update on criminal proceedings. Relevant to all firms regarding compliance with FSMA 2000 authorisation requirements and social media promotion restrictions.
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What the FCA said
On 30 July 2026, Lucy Beck attended Southwark Crown Court for a hearing in relation to unauthorised promotions on social media. Ms Beck entered a not guilty plea and the date of her trial has been set as 12 June 2028.It is alleged that Ms Beck promoted buying and selling Foreign Exchange Contracts for Difference…
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Context
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This update is classified under AML / Financial Crime, Authorisation & Licensing and Capital Markets & Trading.