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A market participant which undertakes proprietary trading, as well as acting as an intermediary.
(OFT).
 
A former UK Government department, which plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.
 
The work and responsibilities of the OFT have been distributed to a number of other bodies including the Competition and Markets Authority.




== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Broker-dealer]]
* [[Competition Commission]]
* [[Designated investment firm]]
* [[Investment bank]]
* [[Proprietary trading]]
* [[Prudential Regulation Authority]]

Revision as of 15:37, 12 April 2014

(OFT).

A former UK Government department, which plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive.

The work and responsibilities of the OFT have been distributed to a number of other bodies including the Competition and Markets Authority.


See also