Brexit

MPs to up FCA oversight as regulators face Brexit pressure

As watchdogs take responsibility for EU rules, a new committee will monitor their progress

‘It is widely accepted that the transfer of rule-making powers to UK regulators should lead to enhanced scrutiny by the UK parliament, to monitor the exercise of those powers,’ the Treasury Committee said
‘It is widely accepted that the transfer of rule-making powers to UK regulators should lead to enhanced scrutiny by the UK parliament, to monitor the exercise of those powers,’ the Treasury Committee said Photo: Jason Alden/Getty Images

MPs are setting up a new body to oversee the UK's regulators, as Brexit continues to heap pressure on agencies such as the Financial Conduct Authority.

A fresh sub-committee will investigate regulatory proposals for financial services, with "new forms of scrutiny" required "given the number of regulatory initiatives is likely to grow as regulators assume additional responsibilities following the UK’s exit from the EU".

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