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A detailed breakdown of the FCA's top 10 regulatory priorities for 2026, from Consumer Duty year two to cryptoasset regulation, with practical steps for compliance teams.
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The FCA’s final rules in PS26/15 cut reporting fields, drop FX‑derivative reporting and shorten back‑reporting windows. Firms must re‑engineer reporting logic, align with the new schema and prepare governance for a flexible supervisory period starting 3 August 2026.
The FCA's April 2026 survey reports around 5,500 advice firms, 31,000 advisers and widespread outsourcing. Sector averages are context, not staffing standards.
A detailed breakdown of the FCA's top 10 regulatory priorities for 2026, from Consumer Duty year two to cryptoasset regulation, with practical steps for compliance teams.
Understanding PS25/19 and the new consolidated complaints return, including implementation requirements and key deadlines.
The FCA's CP25/29 consultation proposes major changes to short selling disclosure rules. Learn what investment managers need to know about the new framework.
From fines to financial access, the FCA continues to evolve — balancing strong enforcement with structural reform.
This week, the FCA took a bold step forward in reshaping both how firms operate and how customers experience financial services.
The FCA’s announcements between 9 May – 22 May 2025 underscore three immediate themes for regulated firms
The FCA's recent activities highlight its focus on several key areas: conduct and culture, tech adoption, data and reporting efficiency, and global reach. The blog emphasizes that firms should proactively align with these themes to prepare for future supervision.
Horizon scanning is a key component of this role, as it helps compliance officers stay informed of emerging trends, changes in regulations, and technological advancements that could impact their organization. In this article, we'll provide key strategies and best practices for successful horizon scanning in the UK banking and payment services sector.
Compliance control monitoring is a crucial aspect of maintaining regulatory compliance for financial firms. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) requires firms to have robust controls and monitoring systems in place, and it is up to individual firms to implement these measures effectively. In this article, we will discuss the steps that firms can take to conduct compliance control monitoring.
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