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FCA data reveals sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce

  • paulrobinson764
  • Sep 8, 2025
  • 1 min read

FCA data reveals sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce



New FCA data shows a significant contraction in the UK financial services workforce between Q1 and Q2 2025. The number of regulated individuals fell 4.1%, while authorised firms dropped 1.7%. 



The steepest declines were in Mortgage & Home Finance roles (down 11.6%) and Consumer Credit roles (down 10.5%)—driven by housing market pressures, consolidation, and tighter regulation.



As automation, regulation, and market conditions reshape the sector, Watchdog Services enables you to monitor these contractions on a daily basis—spotting changes early and staying ahead of the curve.



 
 

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