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Karen Croxson
Karen Croxson is Head of Research at the FCA. She leads an interdisciplinary programme, integrating economics, data science, and behavioural science to understand markets, design policy, and improve FCA internal operations.
Journey into distress part 1 – a study of the UK’s troubled...
A study of the credit files of hundreds of thousands of people reveals the typical financial lives of those who fall into money problems. The findings confirm, but also confound many assumptions...
Robo Advice – will consumers get with the programme?
Robo advice has been hailed as a solution for widespread and affordable financial guidance. But research into consumer attitudes suggests those who might benefit most from robo advice may be least...
Financial Services – senior jobs are still mostly for the bo
Businesses have faced ever greater scrutiny and criticism over gender diversity – with few industries more in the spotlight than financial services. But despite bold targets and high-profile...