Financial Conduct Authority
The Financial Conduct Authority regulates and supervises around 50,000 financial firms and 48,000 prudentially supervised entities to maintain a fair, transpare
Company facts
- Founded
- 2013
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Government
About
The Financial Conduct Authority regulates and supervises around 50,000 financial firms and 48,000 prudentially supervised entities to maintain a fair, transparent market that benefits consumers and the UK economy. It authorises businesses and individuals to conduct regulated activities, requiring them to meet rigorous capital, conduct, and governance standards before and after approval. The FCA’s enforcement powers allow it to penalise non-compliance, thus safeguarding market confidence, consumer protection, and financial stability. With its headquarters in London and regional offices in Edinburgh and Leeds, the FCA plays a distinctive role as the primary regulator of the UK financial services industry.