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Chancellor Alistair Darling with Vince Cable and George Osborne during a live televised debate last week

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Some critics say a 'leaner, fitter, nimbler' Financial Service Authority is needed to protect consumers

City to face a watchdog with teeth

The FSA has set out its case for survival – but all parties plan a regulatory shake-up after the general election. Julian Knight reports

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