Question follow-through · 44268
CIFAS: Regulation
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing Cifas under the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority.
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- Answering body
- Treasury
- Tabled
- 4 Apr 2025
- Target answer date
- 22 Apr 2025
- Answer
- 22 Apr 2025 · 18 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
4 Apr 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of bringing Cifas under the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority.
22 Apr 2025
Target answer date
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22 Apr 2025
Answer published
The Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance Scheme (CIFAS) is the UK’s fraud prevention service. Services like CIFAS play a crucial role in safeguarding against financial fraud, supporting the Government’s broader efforts to protect individuals and businesses fro...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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