Regulators announce first firms to join Scale-up Unit
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the first cohort of firms to join the Scale-up Unit, a joint initiative by the PRA and FCA to provide tailored support for fast-growing and innovative financial firms. The update is relevant to banking, investment management, and wealth management firms, particularly those in the scale-up phase. It covers prudential and authorization requirements, as well as consumer protection considerations.
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What the FCA said
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have announced the first cohort of banks and building societies to benefit from their joint Scale-up Unit. The Scale-up Unit announced last year is designed to build stronger ties and provide tailored support for fast-growing and…
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Context
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) — UK financial services regulator. We track 425 updates from them.
Financial services regulation in the UK, primarily overseen by the FCA and PRA. Browse all United Kingdom updates.
This update is classified under Prudential / Capital Requirements, Authorisation & Licensing, Consumer Protection / Conduct and Banking & Credit.