Aims and objectives
The FSA is a statutory body set up under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The Act sets out our four statutory objectives which are supported by a set of principles of good regulation which we must have regard to when discharging our functions.
The FSA has set out its aims under three broad headings:
- promoting efficient orderly and fair markets;
- helping retail consumers achieve a fair deal; and
- improving our business capability and effectiveness
Details of these aims can be found in the FSA's Business Plan.