“UK must overcome its allergy to risk” – City reacts to new FCA strategy

City bosses had constantly criticized the FCA for its aggressive regulatory approach towards businesses.

Business bosses in London City have reacted positively to the FCA’s new five-year strategy and said the UK’s financial markets and systems must be prepared to take more risk in order to remain relevant and competitive on the global stage.

The reaction comes after the FCA on Tuesday announced the

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