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Banks vs. the Rest: Why 83 Percent of FCA Fine Value Hits the Banking Sector
UK banks have paid £ 3.96 billion in FCA fines since 2013. Discover the root causes and a five-step compliance roadmap for 2025.
Michaela Clarke
Operations & Compliance Coordinator
UK banks have paid £ 3.96 billion in FCA fines since 2013. Discover the root causes and a five-step compliance roadmap for 2025.
Sector Breakdown
| Sector | Fine Value (£ bn) | Number of Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Banking | 3.96 | 66 |
| Corporate (non-bank) | 0.33 | 17 |
| Insurance | 0.14 | 14 |
| Individuals | 0.19 | 143 |
| Trading & Asset Management | 0.15 | 45 |
(Remaining narrative unchanged; all relative percentages and guidance still hold.)
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