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FCA

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced fca

n. Stands for Financial Conduct Authority. An official group in the UK that makes sure banks and financial companies treat their customers fairly and follow the law.

n. Abbreviation for Financial Conduct Authority. The regulatory body in the United Kingdom responsible for overseeing financial markets and ensuring the integrity of the financial services industry.


SIMPLE

The FCA fined the bank for misleading its customers.

CONTEXTUAL

Before launching the new investment app, the startup had to ensure all its processes met the strict standards set by the FCA.

COMPLEX

The FCA operates independently of the UK government and is financed by charging fees to the financial services firms it regulates, maintaining a mandate to protect consumers and promote healthy competition.

Usage

Usually takes the definite article ('the FCA') and is treated as a singular entity.

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