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CP26/16 has closed: what firms should prepare for next

CP26/16 closed on 9 July 2026. Its proposals concern safekeeping delegation and the authorised fund registration function, not a new FCA data return.

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Investment ManagementPension value-for-money assessments start with comparable data
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CP26/16 has closed: what firms should prepare for next
CP26/16 closed on 9 July 2026. Its proposals concern safekeeping delegation and the authorised fund registration function, not a new FCA data return.
8 min read24 Aug 2026
Investment Management
Pension value-for-money assessments start with comparable data
The FCA proposes a consistent value-for-money framework, with larger schemes expected to begin comparable assessments from 2028 if the proposals are finalised.
6 min read3 Aug 2026
Investment Management
SIPP reform: due diligence and asset controls under FCA CP26/20
CP26/20 proposes explicit SIPP due-diligence rules and a Pension Scheme Money and Assets regime. We examine the evidence and operating-model decisions.
7 min read18 Jul 2026
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AIFM proportionality depends on operating-model evidence
CP26/28 proposes three AIFM size tiers, a new ALTS sourcebook and revised transition rules. Classification decisions will depend on reliable operating-model evidence.
5 min read17 Jul 2026
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FRAME reporting: the control decisions behind CP26/26
CP26/26 proposes consolidated fund returns, essential and enhanced reporting tiers, and different reporting lags. This analysis maps the proposal to fund-level data controls.
5 min read17 Jul 2026
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Remuneration reform shifts the burden to governance evidence
The FCA proposes consolidating three existing remuneration codes into a single framework for AIFMs, UCITS managers and MIFIDPRU investment firms, with responses due by 16 September 2026.
5 min read16 Jul 2026
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Targeted Support: The New Advice Framework for Pensions and Investments
Understanding the FCA's targeted support regime taking effect April 2026, including authorisation requirements and implementation guidance.
8 min read20 Mar 2026
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Private Markets Valuation: FCA Findings and Compliance Expectations
Understanding the FCA's multi-firm review findings on private asset valuation practices and conflicts of interest management.
8 min read3 Mar 2026
Investment Management
Financial Advice Consolidation: Navigating Enhanced FCA Scrutiny
Key findings from the FCA's consolidation review and what acquiring firms must do to meet regulatory expectations.
8 min read15 Feb 2026
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Client Categorisation Reform: New Routes to Professional Client Status
Understanding CP25/36 proposals for reformed client categorisation, including the new wealth-based route and consultation timeline.
8 min read12 Jan 2026
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UK Bank Stress Test Results 2025 and FSCS Deposit Protection Increase: What Regulated Firms Need to Know
Bank of England stress tests confirm all major UK banks cleared capital hurdles. FSCS deposit protection rises to £120,000. Essential insights for regulated firms.
7 min read29 Dec 2025