Non-UK business removed from Consumer Duty scope to reduce burdens on wholesale businesses
Why this matters
FCA announcement clarifying Consumer Duty scope exclusions for non-UK wholesale businesses. Reduces compliance burden by removing genuinely non-UK customer business from scope. Informational update on regulatory guidance refinement affecting wholesale market participants and firms operating across distribution chains.
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What the FCA said
Wholesale financial businesses involved in retail markets will find it easier to comply with the Consumer Duty, following proposals from the FCA. The changes are part of the FCA's plans to give wholesale firms the confidence to apply the Duty proportionately. Under the proposals, firms will benefit from:Removing…
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Context
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This update is classified under Consumer Protection / Conduct, Authorisation & Licensing, Banking & Credit and Capital Markets & Trading.