Inside the FCA’s Scaleup Unit: ‘Don't be frightened of the regulator’
THE SO WHAT
A regulator with a dedicated scaleup unit is effectively offering office hours for compliance and product design. If you’re a UK fintech or reg-adjacent startup, engaging early with the FCA here can de-risk launches and shorten time-to-approval.
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