Financial Promotions: s21 Approval Best Practice
Brief19 February 2026

Financial Promotions: s21 Approval Best Practice

Guide to financial promotions compliance. Cover s21 approvals, digital marketing requirements, social media rules, and FCA expectations.

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  • 1This article provides a practical briefing on Financial Promotions: s21 Approval Best Practice for regulated firms.
  • 2Guide to financial promotions compliance. Cover s21 approvals, digital marketing requirements, social media rules, and FCA expectations.
  • 3MEMA supports firms with gap assessments, policy drafting, implementation support, and targeted training.

Executive Summary

This article provides a practical briefing on Financial Promotions: s21 Approval Best Practice for regulated firms.

Why This Matters

Guide to financial promotions compliance. Cover s21 approvals, digital marketing requirements, social media rules, and FCA expectations.

Implementation Checklist

  1. Clarify scope and ownership across compliance, operations, and leadership teams.
  2. Define policy/process changes and establish control testing requirements.
  3. Implement evidence standards and routine monitoring for assurance.
  4. Schedule periodic reviews and board-ready reporting updates.

How MEMA Can Help

MEMA supports firms with gap assessments, policy drafting, implementation support, and targeted training.

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