UK FCA Says It Has Not Renewed Short-Term Palantir Contract

“The angle is momentum risk for government AI business. It's one short-term deal, and no reason is given.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 7:45 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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First reported by Benzinga: “UK Financial Conduct Authority Says It Has Not Renewed A Short-Term Palantir Contract Relating To Tech And Financial Crime”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 7:45 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
Topics: UK.

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BenzingaUK Financial Conduct Authority Says It Has Not Renewed A Short-Term Palantir Contract Relating To Tech And Financial Crime

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBenzinga, citing Reuters, reports Britain's Financial Conduct Authority says it has not renewed a short-term Palantir contract on tech and financial crime.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe angle is momentum risk for government AI business. It's one short-term deal, and no reason is given.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNasdaq futures are up zero point six two percent.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, a short-term contract ending is just a breakup text with a spreadsheet. Palantir will be fine. I will be fine. We are all fine.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou've never read that contract, Vera. Nobody has. It may have been a sticky note with a budget attached.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen the regulator can keep the sticky note, and I'll keep my optimism. It's the only thing I've never had to renew.