'We are profoundly sorry': FCA vows to change after damning LCF and Connaught reports

Independent reviews published today

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to radically overhaul its processes and procedures with a raft of "significant and necessary changes", following the publication of independent reports into its handling of the London Capital & Finance (LCF) and Connaught fund scandals.

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