FCA sexual misconduct and discrimination complaints increase three-fold in 2018

Regulator fears ‘re-emergence of cosy boys’ clubs and men-only networks’

Mike Sheen
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Whistleblowing complaints to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding sexual misconduct and discrimination have increased by more than 300% in 2018, with the regulator warning of "the re-emergence of cosy boys' clubs and men-only networks".

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