FCA calls for acceptance of risk-taking outcomes as industry tackles balance between growth and consumer protection

Speaking before the Treasury Committee today (10 December), Rathi said the FCA cannot prevent all the negative outcomes resulting from more risk-taking, adding that "sometime in the next few years, one or two more things will go wrong". However, he continued that, this was necessary in order to change risk appetite and bolster UK economic growth. The FCA CEO's statements came amid growing criticism from politicians and industry members that UK regulation is hampering risk appetite for investment in the country. Last week (3 December), City Minister Tulip Siddiq said in an address t...