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FCA (Financial Conduct Authority)
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Definition: The UK regulator for financial services firms and financial markets. Sets and enforces conduct rules and authorises firms to operate.
Always check a firm is on the FCA Register before sharing information or money. Authorisation can be reviewed via the public Financial Services Register. Complaints unresolved by a firm can escalate free to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Primary source: legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/8