The broader objective of the FSA’s regulatory approach is to balance the competing interests of shareholder wealth maximization and the interests of other stakeholders. 14 The FSA’s balancing exercise relies less on the strict application of statutory codes and regulatory standards, and more on the design of flexible, internal compliance programmes that fit the particular risk-level and nature of the bank’s business. To accomplish this, the FSA plays an active role with bank management in designing internal control systems and risk management practices that seek to achieve an optimal level of protection for shareholders, creditors, customers, and the broader.
