FCA: Defence-sector SMEs need smooth, usable banking services

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FCA said that the banking service issues faced by defence-sector SMEs are mainly cumbersome account-opening access processes, repeated requests for information and delays in decision-making, rather than widespread exclusion. FCA stressed that financial institutions should make proportionate decisions based on each individual firm's specific activities and risks, and improve data management; this work does not introduce new rules or requirements.