FCA fines plunge from £905m last year to £20m in 2016

APFA called for redistribution of fines to cover compensation cost

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Fines handed out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in 2016 have seen a dramatic fall this year compared to last, as fewer banks appeared on the regulator's hit list.

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