Shoot first, ask questions later

The incoming regulator's 'early intervention' policy has been expressed in some rather trigger-happy terms. Julian Sampson, for one, is asking questions ahead of the Financial Conduct Authority's gunfire.

Julian Sampson (julian@fulcrumcompliance.com) is director of Fulcrum Compliance (www.fulcrumcompliance.com) and chair of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment compliance professional forum.

"What's the difference between Tracey McDermott, top enforcer at the FSA, and Wyatt Earp, top enforcer in old-time USA?"