The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the conduct of companies that provide financial services and financial market companies in the United Kingdom. Among its main operational objectives are the following:
- Protect consumers from corporate misconduct.
- Protect the integrity of the UK financial system.
- Promote effective competition in the interest of consumers.
- Facilitate the international competitiveness and growth of the UK economy in the medium and long term.
The Financial Conduct Authority has a head office in London and offices in Leeds, Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff. For more information, you can visit their official website at www.fac.org.uk