UK Regulator Urges Tighter Private Market Controls

The UK financial watchdog called on private market firms to improve how they manage conflicts of interest. A recent review found that standards varied widely across the expanding sector. Firms must demonstrate that investors are treated fairly.

Signage is seen for the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), the UK's financial regulatory body, at their head offices in London, Britain March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville

The United Kingdom's financial watchdog called on private market firms on Friday morning to improve conflict-of-interest controls amid sector expansion. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed that review findings across private equity, credit, and real estate showed widely varying governance standards. Investors face heightened risks as complex business models increasingly rely on firm judgment and oversight.

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