Financial Services Authority (FSA)

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has now become two separate regulatory authorities:

• the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and
• the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates the financial services industry in the UK. Its aim is to protect consumers, ensure the industry remains stable and promote healthy competition between financial services providers.

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) is a part of the Bank of England and responsible for the prudential regulation and supervision of banks, building societies, credit unions, insurers and major investment firms. It sets standards and supervises financial institutions at the level of the individual firm.

Archived versions of the FSA site are available at the National Archives.

Sources:
http://www.fsa.gov.uk/
http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/*/http:/www.fsa.gov.uk/
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/pra/Pages/default.aspx