UK consumer investment firms face FCA approval delays despite govt’s push for speed
By Sofia Gerace ( May 21, 2026, 14:59 GMT | Insight) -- UK consumer investment firms are facing lengthy approval processes to become authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority, according to the latest data published by the watchdog. The government has been pressuring regulators to cut red tape and to speed up approvals for new firms, and it plans to legislate to shorten the deadline for both complete and incomplete applications.UK consumer investment firms are facing lengthy approval processes to become authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority, according to the latest data published by the watchdog....
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