Following today's announcement regarding consumer credit, the OFT will work with the Government, FSA and other partners to help to design a model of FCA regulation that enhances strong protections for consumers in this market.
Until any transition takes place, the OFT will continue to work hard protecting consumers and tackling businesses that fail to meet their legal obligations and the standards we expect of them.
The OFT supports the Government's position on the FCA's competition powers and objectives and will build on its close working relationship with the FSA over the coming months to implement a new FCA framework that works well for consumers and the markets alike.
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Panel welcomes intention to transfer consumer credit regulation to the FCA
27 Jan 2012 11:51
The Financial Services Consumer Panel has today welcomed the announcement of the intention to transfer of responsibility for consumer credit to the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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