FCA reveals key market abuse concerns as 'some risks appear blindingly obvious'

Shines spotlight on fixed income market

Mike Sheen
clock • 5 min read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns about market abuse controls in place within the firms it regulated, warning that market manipulation, insider trading and other criminal behaviour could go undetected.

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