What do we know about the new FCA chief?

Andrew Bailey to take over in July

Laura Miller
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Andrew Bailey has been revealed as the new chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). So what do we know about him, and how could that shape his leadership of the regulator?

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