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The UK’s Regulatory Framework for Financial Companies

The UK’s regulatory framework for financial companies is a complex and ever-evolving set of rules, regulations and laws that govern the financial services industry in the United Kingdom and ensure legal and ethical operation. It is designed to protect consumers from harm, ensure fair competition between firms, promote market integrity and maintain financial stability. The […]

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What does the Financial Conduct Authority actually do?

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a UK financial regulatory body that was established in 2013. It is responsible for regulating the conduct of financial services firms and ensuring that they comply with the relevant laws and regulations. The FCA is an independent body, funded primarily by fees charged to the firms it regulates. These […]

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What are watchdogs up to during COVID-19?

What are watchdogs up to during COVID-19? Global regulatory response to the COVID-19 turmoil is heavily dominated by relief packages offered to the financial sector in an attempt to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic and the aftermath it may have on the industry. ESMA: New Tick-Size Regime Postponed On March 20th ESMA, the […]

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