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FCA publishes terms of reference for independent review concerning Mr Andriesz

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  • The FCA has published the terms of reference for an independent review into its handling of interactions with Mr Simon Andriesz, a whistleblower who made protected disclosures to the FCA.
  • The review was commissioned by the FCA's non-executive directors and is being conducted by Lea Paterson CBE, an independent non-executive director of the FCA.
  • The review will examine whether the FCA met its responsibilities under whistleblowing law and followed its own policies and procedures when handling Mr Andriesz's whistleblowing reports, including concerns about detriment.

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Last checked 2d ago · Next recheck 8 Nov 2026, 23:08 UK time

  1. Story2 Nov 2026, 11:16 UK time · 6d ago

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  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    FCA publishes terms of reference for independent review concerning Mr Andriesz

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    We have published the terms of reference for the review into our handling of interactions with Mr Simon Andriesz, a whistleblower who made protected disclosures to the FCA. We shared our condolences following Mr Andriesz's tragic death and our thoughts remain with his family and loved ones.The review was commissioned by our non-executive directors.