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About the FCA

We aim to make financial markets work well so that consumers get a fair deal.
What we do
FCA Head Office

Our objectives

We regulate the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure that our financial markets are honest, competitive and fair. Find out more about our objectives.

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Protecting consumers

We protect consumers from the harm caused by bad conduct in financial services.

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Enhancing market integrity

We aim to support a healthy and successful financial system.

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Promoting competition

We promote effective competition in the interests of consumers and take action to address concerns.

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How we work

Our expectations for financial services over the next three years, how we'll measure our performance, and the progress we've made against our targets.
Our Strategy and Business Plan
Our Annual Report 2021/22
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Who we are

Find out how our management structure operates, how we're held to account, and the main responsibilities of our Chief Executive and Chair.

FCA Board

Executive committees

Chief Executive

Chair

How we regulate

Authorisation Supervision Enforcement Handbook of rules and guidance International standards and regulations

How we operate

Diversity, equity and inclusion Corporate responsibility Transparency Procuring goods and services Reporting to Treasury and Parliament

Examples of our work

Protecting consumers from excessive claims management company fees Setting high standards for pre-paid funeral plans Making Buy Now Pay Later terms clearer and fairer

Contact us

You can get in touch with our firm and consumer contact centres by phone or via our online form.

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Request a speaker

Use our form to request an FCA speaker for your event, or get in touch if you have any questions.

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Make a complaint

Find out how to make a complaint about the regulators and how we investigate complaints.

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