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FCA Pushes £30 Million Boost for UK Credit Unions

12/8/2025

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  • Nikhil Rathi, chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority, visited the Pioneers Museum in Rochdale to promote expanding the mutuals sector.
  • The FCA recommends boosting credit unions, serving about 2 million UK members, with £30 million for modernization.
  • Experts say larger credit unions and external investment are needed to drive growth, while the government's financial inclusion strategy lacks targets.