FCA replaces portfolio letters with 'succinct' priorities report

Sets out areas of focus by industry sector

Jenna Brown
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its areas of focus in its first annual regulatory priorities report, which replaces the watchdog’s plethora of portfolio letters.

The report, it said, pulled together all of its work in both supervision and policy development. The FCA described the report as a "clear, succinct one-stop shop". The foreword, by interim executive director Simon Walls and director of consumer investments Lucy Castledine, said: "This is the latest example of how we're transforming the way we supervise. "This year we'll go further, expanding dedicated supervisory contacts, applying a more risk-based approach for our largest firms, and making data collection more targeted and efficient. "Our goal is simple: less intensive attention ...

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