Davis Report reveals extent of FCA communications blunder

Report uncovers numerous failings in handling of communications mistake

Martin Wheatley
Martin Wheatley, CEO of the FCA

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) walked blindly into a crisis and then dithered in its response, a review into a communications debacle that erupted this March has found.

Published today, the so-called Davis Report dissects the FCA's approach in the run-up to and subsequent handling of a "pre-briefing" of The Telegraph newspaper.

A prepared statement and interview saw sensitive information about an upcoming investigation into insurance contracts unintentionally revealed. Shares in a

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.