REGULATION · UK
FCA flags banking access gaps for UK defence SMEs
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority identified shortfalls in banking service availability for small and mid-sized defence contractors. Issue touches critical national security supply chain resilience.
WHY IT MATTERS
Regulator signaling potential requirement for banks to de-risk and maintain banking corridors for strategic sectors; sets precedent for sector-targeted financial inclusion mandates.
Source: FCA · 2026-10-26