The Financial Services Authority ("FSA") is the largest regulatory body in the United Kingdom and is responsible for the regulation of almost the whole of the financial services industry. It has extremely wide-ranging powers, allowing it to require persons to provide information and/or explanations concerning documentary material. A failure to cooperate can result in a criminal liability.
The threat to your liberty and livelihood highlights the need to take timely and appropriate legal advice and if you find yourself being investigated by the FSA you should contact us immediately.