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Five More Firms Join FCA Scale-up Unit to Support Financial Innovation
Five new firms have joined the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Scale-up Unit, a programme designed to help financial businesses innovate and grow safely. The latest cohort includes ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle, and Zilch, covering sectors such as payments, consumer finance, credit information, and insurance.
The FCA states that its Scale-up Unit provides firms with “tailored regulatory support as they develop new products, respond to policy changes and manage the challenges of rapid growth.” This initiative aims to assist high-growth companies as they navigate regulatory requirements and expand their operations.
The first group of six firms—Allica, ClearBank, Monument, Nottingham Building Society, OakNorth, and Zopa—joined the Scale-up Unit in February. The addition of the new cohort brings further diversity to the programme, with firms operating across a range of financial services.
For UK letting agents and inventory clerks, the inclusion of Urban Jungle, an insurance provider, may be of particular interest. The Scale-up Unit’s support could influence the development of new insurance products relevant to the property sector.
Source: Mortgage Strategy