FCA financial conduct authority The UK Financial Services Industry its regulation and conduct

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FCA financial conduct authority The UK Financial Services Industry its regulation and conduct Qualification Success Story This qualification is designed to provide the learner with a good understanding of the UK Financial Services Industry, the role of the FCA, its regulatory environment and the rules governing the conduct of individuals working in this sector. The learner will gain an appreciation of the key principles that underpin the FCA's regulatory framework and understand how they apply to themselves and their firm. What's covered? The structure of the UK Financial Services Industry and its importance to the economy The role and objectives of the FCA as a regulator The conduct rules for approved individuals and firms How firms are supervised by the FCA The FCA's enforcement powers, including how it investigates breaches of its rules, how it imposes penalties and how consumers can complain about financial services firms. I am delighted to share my success story with the UK College of Business and Computing (UKCBC) in the hope that others who are thinking about studying at this college will see that it is possible to succeed. I am a 30 year old South African student currently employed as an Underwriting Assistant in London. I joined the UKCBC in August 2013 as a part-time student to complete the FCA


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