FCA expected to bare teeth as competition powers kick in
Firms could be on the receiving end of significant fines as the Financial Conduct Authority demonstrates its new competition powers, according to lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright.
On 1 April 2015, the Financial Conduct Authority will assume new powers to investigate and take enforcement action against financial firms under competition law.
The powers will allow the watchdog to
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