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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Henry Saker-Clark

Watchdog should halt plans for ‘naming and shaming’ firms, says Lords committee

The FCA should not name and shame firms more readily, according to a Lords committee (FCA/PA) - (PA Media)

The UK’s financial watchdog should not push forward with plans to routinely “name and shame” firms facing investigations, according to an influential House of Lords committee.

The Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee warned that announcing enforcement investigations early without addressing concerns over the plans could damage the reputation of companies who may never face regulatory action.

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