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Consumer credit—essentialsThe FCA consumer credit regimeOn 1 April 2014, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) assumed responsibility for consumer...

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Overview of UK implementation of the Consumer Credit Directive

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USA—Insider trading

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Conduct Rules for SM&CR Firms

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Whistleblowing Directive—timeline

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Payment Systems Regulator—establishment, constitution and remit

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Prudential Regulation Authority—Proactive Intervention Framework

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