FCA prioritises Brexit in 'challenging year'

Budgets for £30m Brexit spend

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed the escalating cost of Brexit it faces, as it prioritises its role in preparations for the UK's departure from the European Union, amid a "challenging year" for the regulator.

In its business plan for 2018/2019, published today (9 April), the FCA said it has carved out an additional £16m from its budget to fund its Brexit work alongside its normal responsibilities, bringing the total spend to £30m and leaving regulated firms with a £6m bill. Richard Buxton's countdown to Brexit: One year to go...

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