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FCA launches investigation into collapsed shadow bank MFS

The UK’s financial watchdog has begun a probe into shadow bank Market Financial Solutions following its collapse last month. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it had opened an enforcement investigation into the business. The regulator did not disclose the subject or terms of the investigation. The FCA said MFS is an “Annex 1 business”, [...]

Mar 20, 2026 &03042020202631; 13:04 UTC www.cityam.com Trending 2/5

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Positive for markets

Sentiment score: +45/100

Low impact Short-term (days)

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Rule-based L2: BULLISH signal from City AM

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60% High

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FCA launches investigation into collapsed shadow bank MFS

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Analysis generated on Mar 21, 2026 at 15:37 UTC

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FCA launches investigation into collapsed shadow bank MFS

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