Regulation

FCA, Bank of England warn government: Don’t overrule our independence

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appears less keen than his predecessor for a rapid wholesale overhaul of City rules

FCA, Bank of England warn government: Don’t overrule our independence
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Leading regulators have once again warned the government not to put their independence at risk by introducing a power to overrule their decisions.

The government is currently attempting to use its flagship Financial Services and Markets Bill to introduce a so-called call-in power, allowing it to veto rule-making in the public interest.

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