FCA takes aim at ACD market amid governance failings and conflicts of interest

Regulator eyes rule changes

Mike Sheen
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering new rules for the authorised corporate director (ACD), or “host authorised fund manager” (AFM), market, after a review of the sector found failings across governance, conflict of interest management and operational controls.

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