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The Regulatory Initiatives Grid sets out planned regulatory initiatives for the next 24 months, which the FCA publishes so firms can plan for the timing of initiatives with a significant operational impact. The 10th edition, published in May 2026, features 135 live initiatives, but timings may change and editions are not updated after publication.
The Regulatory Initiatives Grid sets out planned regulatory initiatives for the next 24 months and is published twice a year. Separately, the Government plans to reform AML and CTF supervision, with the FCA taking over responsibility for legal, accountancy and trust and company service providers. These businesses do not need to take any action now and should continue to follow existing AML processes.
Sources: Regulatory Initiatives Grid - 10th Edition (May 2026) · AI: artificial intelligence in financial services · Anti-money laundering supervisory reform
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Ten compliance priorities for 2026 drawn from the FCA's 2026/27 Business Plan and Regulatory Initiatives Grid, and what each means operationally.
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Ten compliance priorities for 2026 drawn from the FCA's 2026/27 Business Plan and Regulatory Initiatives Grid, and what each means operationally.
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