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FCA issues updated perimeter report of December 2024

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Published on: 09 December 2024

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LNB News 09/12/2024

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Issue Date: 09 December 2024

Published Date: 09 December 2024

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its updated perimeter report, detailing its regulatory perimeter, which defines the scope of activities it regulates. The report outlines the FCA's strategic and operational objectives, emphasising consumer protection, market integrity, and competition. The FCA's remit is set by the government and parliament through various legislation, including the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) and the Regulated Activities Order (RAO).

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