‘Logic-defying’ regulation threatens UK small business lending

Logic-Defying Regulation Threatens UK Small Business Lending

A new report from Innovate Finance, a fintech body, criticizes the UK's prudential regulation as "logic-defying" and a threat to small business lending.

The report accuses the Prudential Regulation Authority of imposing "excessive" and "uneven" regulatory burdens on challenger banks, creating a tilted playing field in favor of large incumbents, as stated by Innovate Finance:

Rules "intentionally favour" large incumbents.

Accountants warn that this could increase economic crime. The issue arises amidst mixed messaging from CEOs and division among national regulators over Esma's MiCA role.

Author's summary: UK regulation threatens small business lending.

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