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FCA clarifies sustainability rules do not restrict defence sector investment

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Published on: 11 March 2025

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LNB News 11/03/2025

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Issue Date: 11 March 2025

Published Date: 11 March 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement clarifying that its sustainability regulations do not prevent investment in, or finance for, defence companies. The FCA emphasised that while its sustainable finance rules aim to ensure trustworthy information and improve market transparency, they do not require financial institutions to treat defence companies differently to those in other sectors. The FCA says that its rules should not be confused with individual policies of financial institutions.

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