The FCA says it has found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier to SME access to finance, adding that wider market, information, and capability issues affect microbusinesses, which make up 95.5% of SMEs. Problems identified included limited awareness of options, complex applications, duplicated checks, and difficulty accessing
FCA work in review: September 17-22, 2026
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