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FCA Investment & Consumer Duty policy updates
50 publications tracked in this sector.
News Story2026-10-27Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
On 23 October 2026, Bullseye Financial Ltd (Bullseye Financial) entered administration. Robert Young of Azets Holdings Limited and Matthew Haw of RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed as jo
News Story2026-10-26Investment & Consumer Duty
On 17 September 2026, Chandler King (City) Limited (Chandler King) went into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Grace Jones and Karyn Jones of Parker Andrews were appointed as joint liquidators. Chandl
Press Release2026-10-23Investment & Consumer Duty
Private market firms vary in how well they identify and manage conflicts of interest, according to an FCA review. Private markets refer to investments in assets, companies, or debt not listed or trade
Other2026-10-22InsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
Speech by Nikhil Rathi, FCA chief executive at the Corporation of the City of London’s annual City Dinner, Mansion House. The success of the UK’s financial servicesIn August, flight cancellations left
Other2026-10-22Payments & E-MoneyConsumer Credit & BNPLInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & Lending
Financial services firms reported 1.85 million complaints between January and June 2026. ... Use the data to understand complaints trends, compare products and sectors, and explore complaints reported
Other2026-10-22Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & Lending
Use the sortable tables below to explore the number of complaints by product and complaints relative to the number of products. ... How to use this tableTo see more than 10 entries at a time, use the
Other2026-10-22Consumer Credit & BNPLInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
The data relates to the first half of 2026 (H1) and includes data from firms that report 500 or more complaints within this 6-month reporting period, or 1,000 or more for an annual reporting period. .
Other2026-10-22Investment & Consumer Duty
Investments complaints 2026 H1There were 67,935 complaints about investment products, 25.2% more than in 2025 H2.Investment ISAs remained the largest complaint category in the sector.Firms received 23
Other2026-10-21Investment & Consumer Duty
Speech by Sarah Pritchard, deputy chief executive, at Investment Association Annual Dinner 2026. Reform: more than writing rulesIn this sector, we’re just past peak rule making. The scale of change ha
Other2026-10-21Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We’re consulting on non-Handbook guidance to help firms providing financial services using decentralised finance (DeFi) comply with our rules on operational resilience and financial crime, and with th
Press Release2026-10-21Investment & Consumer Duty
The FCA has banned Jeffrey Dawkins, the former chief executive of Vector Wealth Ltd, after he dishonestly acted as a front for a disqualified director using the company to sell high-risk bonds. Mr Daw
Consultation Paper2026-10-21Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
We're consulting on guidance to help firms understand new exclusions from cryptoasset regulation, following recent legislative changes. ... Read CP26/36 (PDF)Why we are consultingWe're consulting on g
Statement2026-10-16InsuranceCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
We summarise feedback to our discussion paper on how our rules and regulatory framework can support a stronger investment culture for consumers. ... Read FS26/3 (PDF) ... Why we asked for feedbackThe
News Story2026-10-15Investment & Consumer Duty
On 14 October 2026, Jarvis Investment Management Limited (Jarvis Investment) entered special administration. Adam Stephens and Philip Hemming of S&W Partners LLP were appointed as special administrato
Other2026-10-15Investment & Consumer Duty
Good practices and areas where firms could do more to meet their Consumer Duty price and fair value obligations. ... In November 2025, we published our findings from a multi-firm review of contracts f
Other2026-10-14Investment & Consumer Duty
Newsletter on market conduct and transaction reporting issues. October 2026
Press Release2026-10-13Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA has conducted a major operation to disrupt a suspected organised criminal group for engaging in insider dealing and money laundering. On 13 October, 3 individuals were arrested following a joi
Press Release2026-10-13Investment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
Two people who worked at financial advice firms have pleaded guilty to fraud after 4 clients lost £2m. Kerry Nelson, the director of Nexus Independent Financial Advisers Limited and Nexus Investment M
Other2026-10-12Investment & Consumer Duty
Our findings from a review of governance at a sample of benchmark administrators. We also share broader lessons from the review that firms may wish to consider.
Press Release2026-10-09InsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & Lending
The FCA Board has appointed Liam Coleman as chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, with the approval of the Treasury. Liam will take up the permanent role on 10 October 2026 for a 3-year term, havi
Other2026-10-08Investment & Consumer Duty
We set out here headline information on the UK listings market from FCA Listings data from the Official List. This data helps us understand how the UK market is reacting to changes we have made throug
Blog2026-10-08Investment & Consumer Duty
Corporate finance firms help businesses raise funding and implement strategic transactions, supporting investment and growth.This brings responsibility: clients need to be able to trust that firms wil
Press Release2026-10-08Payments & E-MoneyInvestment & Consumer Duty
The FCA has set out clearer expectations for asset managers about long-term investments, such as property. This will help give the market more confidence to invest in funds that support private market
Consultation Paper2026-10-08Investment & Consumer Duty
We’re consulting on changes to retail investment fund rules so that a fund’s redemption terms reflect the time it typically takes to sell illiquid assets. ... Read CP26/35 (PDF) ... Why we are consult
Other2026-10-05Investment & Consumer Duty
Speech by Jon Relleen, director of infrastructure and exchanges, at the Reform of the UK Public and Private Capital Markets Summit 2026. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury has discussed the contri
News Story2026-10-02Consumer Credit & BNPLCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
The latest FCA and Practitioner Panel survey shows rising levels of satisfaction, confidence and trust in the FCA among firms, alongside a strong understanding of Consumer Duty expectations. The FCA a
Consultation Paper2026-10-02Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We’re consulting on guidance, consequential amendments and transitional provisions to help firms prepare for the new transaction reporting regime. ... Read CP26/34 (PDF) ... Why we are consultingWe ar
News Story2026-09-30InsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
Three new appointments have been made to our Board, bringing additional experience in public policy, financial services, regulation and corporate leadership as we continue to deliver our strategy. Lea
Other2026-09-30Investment & Consumer Duty
Newsletter for primary market participants. September 2026 / No. 66 ... About this editionIn this Primary Market Bulletin (PMB) 66 we:Finalise Technical Notes (TNs) 619.3 'Guidelines on disclosure req
Other2026-09-30Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
We've published guidance to help cryptoasset firms complete the overall risk assessment required under CRYPTOPRU 7. ... Read FG26/10 (PDF)Why we are issuing this guidanceWe've published guidance to he
Policy Statement2026-09-30Investment & Consumer Duty
We have finalised rules requiring listed companies to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), on a comply or explain basis. ... Read PS26/19 (PDF)Why we are making changesWe are
Press Release2026-09-28Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud will recover lost funds after the FCA obtained confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga. At a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 28 Se
News Story2026-09-28Investment & Consumer DutyMortgage & LendingAML & Financial Crime
On 24 September 2026, IMFP and IMA entered administration. Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited were appointed joint administrators for both firms. The joint administrators are
News Story2026-09-25Investment & Consumer Duty
On 25 September 2026, ITI Capital Ltd (ITI Capital) entered special administration. Duncan Perring and David Soden, both of Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd (Teneo), were appointed as special administrato
Press Release2026-09-21InsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyMortgage & Lending
The FCA is partnering across sectors to expand protection insurance coverage for millions of unprotected people. While the market is working well for consumers who have protection insurance, millions
Other2026-09-18Investment & Consumer Duty
Speech by Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments, at the 2026 Investor Summit. Speaker: Lucy Castledine, director, consumer investmentsEvent: Investor Summit 2026, LondonDelivered: 18 Septe
Other2026-09-17Payments & E-MoneyInsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
Read our findings on good practice and areas for improvement in payments firms’ approaches to supporting consumers in vulnerable circumstances. ... The Consumer Duty (the Duty) sets a high standard fo
Press Release2026-09-17Consumer Credit & BNPLInsuranceInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help. An FCA review found no evidence that its regulation is a major barrier for SM
Press Release2026-09-17Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London. The FCA has carried out further operations with partners to disrupt illegal peer-to-peer crypto tr
Policy Statement2026-09-16Payments & E-MoneyCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
We have published final guidance on when cryptoasset activities need FCA authorisation. ... Read PS26/18 (PDF)Why we are changingFrom 25 October 2027, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryp
Other2026-09-14Crypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
We’re seeking views on whether tokenising gold could improve how it is traded, transferred, pledged and held in UK markets. ... Read the Call for Input (PDF)Why we are consultingTokenisation means cre
Statement2026-09-14Payments & E-MoneyCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
We asked for views on tokenisation in wholesale markets. Read what we heard from industry and our next steps, including a new roadmap. ... Read the Feedback Statement (PDF)Why we are consulting In May
Consultation Paper2026-09-11InsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
We've reviewed our value measures rules for general insurance and are consulting on 2 minor changes to reduce reporting burden on firms. ... Read CP26/33 (PDF) Why we are consulting We've completed a
Press Release2026-09-10Investment & Consumer DutyAML & Financial Crime
Christopher Woolcott has pleaded guilty to 4 counts of fraud and forgery after creating a fake takeover bid for Touchstone Exploration Inc. Mr Woolcott held shares in Touchstone Exploration Inc and st
Consultation Paper2026-09-04Payments & E-MoneyConsumer Credit & BNPLCrypto & Digital AssetsInvestment & Consumer Duty
Once a quarter, we consult on proposed miscellaneous amendments to our Handbook. These tend to be minor changes but we still want to get your feedback on our proposals. ... Read CP26/32 (PDF) ... What
Other2026-09-03Investment & Consumer Duty
Our research explores the UK's alternative investment fund (AIF) market using our regulatory data. ... Read the research (PDF) ... This research looks at the UK AIF market, how it has changed over tim
Press Release2026-09-01InsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
Thousands of young adults could be sitting on a forgotten pot of savings as they head back to college and university. As students return to college and university this month, the FCA is urging young a
Other2026-08-28Investment & Consumer Duty
Newsletter for primary market participantsAugust 2026 / No. 65 ... In this edition, we cover:Our work to improve transparency and access to trade data in UK equity markets.Regulatory announcements bei
Press Release2026-08-28Investment & Consumer Duty
The FCA has censured Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited (EFG) for approving financial promotions relating to minibonds that were unfair, unclear and misleading. EFG approved financial promotions w
Press Release2026-08-27InsuranceInvestment & Consumer Duty
Four in 5 less experienced investors have used AI for help with investing – and around two-thirds report doing so occasionally or regularly. New research focused on 18- to 40-year-olds who own or are
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