The FCA are Modernising the Redress Scheme: What This Means in Practice
The FCA recently published CP26/9, building on the foundations set out in CP25/22 last year, as part of a broader programme of reform aimed at reshaping how firms identify, assess and remedy consumer harm. CP25/22 primarily focused on […]
Inactive ARs Under FCA Scrutiny
The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has published guidance on managing the risks associated with inactive Appointed Representatives (“ARs”), including Introducer Appointed Representatives (“IARs”), setting out examples of good and poor […]
FCA Annual Work Programme 2026/27: Regulatory Priorities and What They Mean for Firms
The FCA’s Annual work programme 2026/27 reinforces a clear direction of travel: a regulatory approach that is increasingly outcomes-focused, data-led, and aligned with supporting UK growth and competitiveness. Alongside this, the FCA […]
FCA Regulatory Priorities for the Insurance Sector: Focus for 2026
In February 2026, the FCA published its first Regulatory Priorities: Insurance report, the inaugural sectorspecific publication in a new series designed to replace the historical portfolio letters with a clearer and more consolidated view of […]
Safeguarding Without Surprises: Roles, Reconciliations and Control Evidence
Author: Joel Bailey, Consultant Safeguarding is the core consumer protection mechanism for protecting Authorised Payment Institutions (APIs) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), collectively ‘payments firms’, to keep the “relevant funds” of their customers safe. In particular, the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) does not […]
FCA CP26/6: Reforming the UK Securitisation Framework
In February 2026, the FCA published CP26/6, setting out proposals to reform the UK securitisation framework. The consultation forms part of a broader programme, developed alongside the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), to […]
FCA Good and Poor Practice – Sustainable Investment Labels
The FCA has issued a further communication designed to support firms implementing the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements labels (SDR) investment labelling regime. The publication sets out examples of good and poor practice in pre-contractual disclosures […]
FCA Business Plan and Outlook
FCA publishes combined Risk Outlook and Business Plan
Derivative Risk
Proposed guidance on derivative risk management practices
Financial Risk Outlook
FSA indicates upcoming areas of concentration.