Largest FCA Fines
Last updated 20 May 2015
RegActions tracks every disclosed Financial Conduct Authority monetary penalty with a source-linked official notice. This page ranks the largest FCA fines by amount across the whole tracked period (2013 to date), excluding amounts still awaiting RegActions' amount-review gate.
Top 30 largest FCA fines
The 10 largest FCA fines explained
1. Barclays Bank Plc — £284,432,000
The FCA fined Barclays Bank Plc £284,432,000 on 20 May 2015 for principles.
2. National Westminster Bank Plc — £264,772,620
The FCA fined National Westminster Bank Plc £264,772,620 on 13 Dec 2021 for aml.
3. UBS AG — £233,814,000
The FCA fined UBS AG £233,814,000 on 11 Nov 2014 for systems_controls.
4. Deutsche Bank AG — £226,800,000
The FCA fined Deutsche Bank AG £226,800,000 on 23 Apr 2015 for principles.
5. Citibank N.A. — £225,575,000
The FCA fined Citibank N.A. £225,575,000 on 11 Nov 2014 for systems_controls.
6. JPMorgan Chase Bank — £222,166,000
The FCA fined JPMorgan Chase Bank £222,166,000 on 11 Nov 2014 for systems_controls.
7. The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc — £217,000,000
The FCA fined The Royal Bank of Scotland Plc £217,000,000 on 11 Nov 2014 for systems_controls.
8. HSBC Bank Plc — £216,363,000
The FCA fined HSBC Bank Plc £216,363,000 on 11 Nov 2014 for systems_controls.
9. Deutsche Bank AG — £163,076,224
The FCA fined Deutsche Bank AG £163,076,224 on 31 Jan 2017 for aml.
10. Credit Suisse International, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd, and Credit Suisse AG — £147,190,200
The FCA fined Credit Suisse International, Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd, and Credit Suisse AG £147,190,200 on 19 Oct 2021 for aml.
Which firm has paid the most in FCA fines?
Based on disclosed monetary penalties recorded by RegActions, Deutsche Bank AG has paid the most in total FCA fines: £394,595,024 across 3 penalties.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest FCA fine ever?
The biggest FCA fine RegActions has recorded is £284,432,000, issued to Barclays Bank Plc on 20 May 2015. This reflects amounts that have passed RegActions' amount-review gate; see the ranked table below for the complete list.
What are the largest FCA fines?
The largest FCA fines recorded by RegActions, by amount, are Barclays Bank Plc (£284,432,000), National Westminster Bank Plc (£264,772,620), UBS AG (£233,814,000), Deutsche Bank AG (£226,800,000), Citibank N.A. (£225,575,000). See the full ranked table below for all 30 entries, each with an official source link.
Which firm has been fined most by the FCA?
Based on disclosed monetary penalties recorded by RegActions, Deutsche Bank AG has paid the most in total FCA fines: £394,595,024 across 3 penalties. This reflects amounts that have passed RegActions' amount-review gate.