FCA seeks applicants for Smaller Business Practitioner Panel; deadline 28 June 2026
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Summary
The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is seeking applications for its Smaller Business Practitioner Panel, which provides independent advice and challenge from the perspective of smaller firms to help shape UK financial services regulation. The panel's role is to offer industry input to help the FCA meet its strategic and operational objectives. Applications close at 11:59pm on 28 June 2026.
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Its key remit is to provide input to the FCA from the industry to help us meet our strategic and operational objectives from a smaller business standpoint.
The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 28 June 2026.
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