Financial Conduct Authority
We regulate the UK financial services sector and aim to make markets work well @FCACymru
71,837
Followers
358
Following
8,168
Tweets
9.4
Avg Engagement
1,031
Listed
Yes
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @TheFCA's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2010-07-22
- Verification:Yes
- Location:London & Edinburgh
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,215
- Avg Likes per Tweet:5.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.5
- Followers Analyzed:9,998
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,215 tweetsTheFCA's tweets typically receive an average of 83 likes and 65 retweets, indicating moderate engagement. Their content is often shared and liked, especially when it includes news about regulatory changes or legal cases.
5.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
4.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
15,959
Total Likes
14,421
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
3
Median Likes
3
Median Retweets
11
75th Percentile
275
Top Tweet
0.13
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Long Tail
Engagement Pattern
Mix of hits and regular posts
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Broadcaster
Primarily shares original content
79.1%
Original
16.4%
Replies
3.5%
Retweets
1.0%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.0%
With Media
96.9%
With Links
62.0%
With #Tags
11.4%
With @Mentions
3.4%
With Emojis
188
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Broadcast
Focuses on original content over replies
0.21
Reply/Original Ratio
0.3
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
97.7%
Weekday Posts
2.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,215 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 111 retweets (3% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,215 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 9,998 followersThe primary audience includes financial professionals, industry stakeholders, and the general public interested in financial regulations. They also engage with legal and policy experts due to the nature of their content.
Average
Audience Quality
24.1%
Suspicion Index
29.3%
Low-Quality %
44
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
38.9%
Empty Bio
27.8%
<10 Tweets
15.2%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
45.4%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
80.1%
No URL
19.7%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
25,174,706
Total Potential Reach
44
Median Follower Reach
227
75th Percentile Reach
8.7%
>1K followers
1.2%
>10K followers
0.3%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
51.9%
Creators
5,185 accounts
20.4%
Consumers
2,038 accounts
27.8%
Dormant
2,775 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
223
Verified Followers
2.23% of total
1,209
Protected Accounts
12.09% of total
6 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
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| @coffeebreak_YT | 538,978 | Investigative YouTuber | Scams, Netflix, Jesus |
| @EssexPR | 290,629 | Pub Owner | Nightlife, Pubs, Events |
| @mikegalsworthy | 288,054 | Scientist | politics, Brexit, science |
| @thebearablebull | 263,630 | Crypto Investor | Crypto, Travel, Business |
| @Jeremy_Hunt | 259,035 | Politician | Health, Politics, South West Surrey |
| @Ajay_Bagga | 210,111 | Market Expert | Market, Investor, Art of Living |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
6,114
Followers With Bio
3,886
Followers Without Bio
61.14%
% With Bio
38.86%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,215 analyzed1,043
Combined Engagement
229
Total Likes
814
Total Retweets
209
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
60%
With Hashtags
60%
With @Mentions
80%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
We propose temporary financial relief for customers impacted by #coronavirus https://t.co/CK31FOkK8b #coronavirusuk #covid19 #FCAupdate
RT @TheJusticeDept: Goldman Sachs Charged in Foreign Bribery Case and Agrees to Pay Over $2.9 Billion @EDNYnews @NewYorkFBI @SEC_News @federalreserve @TheFCA @bankofengland @agcsingapore @MAS_SG @SingaporePolice Watch↓ https://t.co/Q1o9zvtFVG
We are aware there’s been an attempt to reproduce our Register on a non-FCA website. The fake domain is www.thefca. net. We’re working to get the page taken down. Please avoid this site.
RT @CitizensAdvice: It’s Scams Awareness Fortnight! It’s never been more important to Be #ScamAware. Find out how to get involved on our website. https://t.co/9MP759BpY3 https://t.co/LP7z881HNF
RT @ukhomeoffice: Criminals are exploiting #coronavirus to scam people into parting with money and their personal information, and trying to con us into buying goods and services that don’t exist. Read more on how to protect yourself and #StaySafe at: https://t.co/y1nl2e9LMW http
Key Insights & Takeaways
TheFCA frequently shares updates on financial relief measures, especially during crises like the coronavirus pandemic. They highlight key appointments and innovations within the financial sector, showing a focus on modernization and leadership. Their content often includes links to legal judgments and reports, indicating a strong emphasis on transparency and accountability.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 71,837
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @TheFCA reveals an growing Twitter presence with 71,837 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 9.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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