Jargon Buster
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FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is the UK's regulator for the financial services industry.
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FDIC
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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FIMBRA
Financial Intermediaries, Managers and Brokers Regulatory Association (replaced by the PIA).
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FOS
Financial Ombudsman Service, for complaints or claims against firms that are still trading.
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FSA
Financial Services Authority, was previously the UK's regulator for the finance industry. It was replaced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on 1 April 2013.
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FSAPU
Financial Services Authority's Pension Unit
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FSAVC
Free Standing Additional Voluntary Contributions
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FSMA
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, an Act of Parliament governing the regulation and provision of financial products, product providers and financial advisers.