‘Buyer beware’ no longer an excuse for banks, says FCA

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‘Buyer beware’ no longer an excuse for banks, says FCA

Banks will no longer be able to use the "buyer beware" defence when selling complex financial products to consumers, said Financial Conduct Authority managing director Martin Wheatley on Wednesday, as he signalled a shift in UK regulation towards putting responsibility on sellers.

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