Financial Conduct Authority

We regulate the conduct of nearly 45,000 businesses in the UK to ensure that financial markets work well. Financial markets must be honest, competitive and fair so consumers get a fair deal. We work to ensure these markets work well for individuals, for businesses, and for the growth and competitiveness of the UK economy. We do this by: • regulating the conduct of nearly 45,000 businesses  • prudentially supervising around 44,000 firms  • setting specific standards for around 17,000 firms We focus on reducing and preventing serious harm, setting higher standards and promoting competition and positive change. Financial services play a critical role in the lives of everyone in the UK, from junior ISAs to pensions, direct debits to credit cards, loans to investments.

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