The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will begin publishing a daily summary of stock trading activity in the country, starting this Friday. This initiative aims to enhance transparency within the financial markets, according to individuals privy to the plans. The regulator’s move is expected to provide greater insight into market dynamics and trading volumes across British equities.

This new data release is a significant step for the FCA in its ongoing efforts to bolster market integrity and provide more comprehensive information to investors and the public. The daily reports will cover trading in UK shares, offering a consistent stream of information that was not previously available in this format.

The FCA's commitment to transparency is underscored by this decision, which follows similar moves by other regulatory bodies globally to increase visibility into financial markets. The publication is scheduled to commence on Friday, marking a new era of data accessibility for the UK stock market.