FCA’s sovereign listing decision faces heavy criticism

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FCA’s sovereign listing decision faces heavy criticism

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The FCA’s decision to press ahead with creating a new premium listing category for sovereign-owned entities has been criticised by UK parliamentarians and business groups, who are concerned that it will weaken corporate governance standards in the UK.

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