FCA backlog for pending authorisations has reduced by 40% in the last year.

The FCA backlog for pending authorisations has reduced by 40% in the last year.

In a recent speech, Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director (Markets), talked of the FCA's work to support the long term competitiveness and growth of the UK economy, by being an effective regulator.

Pritchard said:

"We know we need to do more to speed up some of our decision making. Last year, we made changes to enable us to be quicker and more efficient in stopping harm to consumers and markets.

Our backlog for pending authorisations has reduced by 40% in the last year and we are trialling automated application forms for companies which are easier to understand and quicker for us to assess."

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