UK Regulator Considers Relaxing Ban on Financial Prediction Markets, Reports Suggest
The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is reportedly re‑examining its strict prohibition on financial prediction markets, a move that could signal a shift in policy after years of firm opposition. According to recent reports, the FCA has entered into a series of informal talks with operators of emerging prediction‑market platforms, seeking to understand ho…
Sept. 7, 2026, 10:42 a.m.