FCA data reveals sharp contraction in UK financial services workforce
- paulrobinson764
- Sep 8
- 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.