3/17/2026 3:31:47 PM FCA / FOS Reforms: consultation response and publication of new consultation paper By Piers Reynolds Lydia Backhaus Ephraim Conteh On 16 March 2026, HM Treasury (HMT) published its consultation response confirming the Government's final policy position on reforms to...
3/12/2026 11:41:20 AM FCA finalises targeted support rules: Applications now open By James Smethurst Elisabeth Overland Shuke Wen On 2 March 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed the finalisation of its rules on targeted support, marking an important...
2/12/2026 3:49:43 PM The FCA launches Mills Review on AI in retail financial services By Cyrus Pocha Claire Harrop Elisabeth Overland Sophia Doan +1 more... Show less On 27 January 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched the Mills Review, examining how artificial intelligence (AI) may...
2/5/2026 9:05:52 AM ESG regulation and litigation in 2026: what to expect for UK financial institutions By Simon Orton Anthea Bowater Hannah Bergin Lei Yi Wong +1 more... Show less ESG and sustainable finance matters will be the subject of renewed focus this year for UK financial institutions. This focus will be...
1/5/2026 2:01:46 PM FCA unveils near-final rules for targeted support in pensions and retail investments By Elisabeth Overland James Smethurst Shuke Wen On 11 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a policy statement (PS25/22), outlining near-final rules for a new...
12/23/2025 3:34:33 PM Unpacking the FCA's Proposed Exemption for "Truly Decentralised" DeFi Projects By Cyrus Pocha Claire Harrop Noah Schmidt Catherine Zhang Robert Stevens +2 more... Show less As part of its “Crypto Roadmap”, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a discussion paper (DP25/1) in May 2025 inviting...
12/16/2025 10:02:30 AM FCA publishes final rules on non-financial misconduct By Holly Insley Amy Rentell Chantelle Nicholas Rebecca Zech +1 more... Show less Following a policy statement and consultation in July 2025 (see more detail here), the FCA has published its final rules and guidance on...
12/2/2025 1:20:43 PM From EU legacy to UK innovation: FCA consults on short selling changes By Chris Ranson James Smethurst Christopher Bernard The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Consultation Paper CP25/29 setting out proposed rules and guidance to implement the...
11/20/2025 9:24:02 AM Turning regulatory clarity into a competitive edge: insights from the DRCF’s AI & Digital Hub Report By Cyrus Pocha Claire Harrop Sophia Doan The Digital Regulation Co-operation Forum (DRCF) brings together the UK’s four key digital regulators – the Financial Conduct Authority...
11/13/2025 5:10:48 PM FCA multi-firm review into consolidation trends in the financial advice and wealth management sector prompts reassessment of acquisition and integration strategies By James Smethurst Elisabeth Overland Borja Ruiz De Gopegui Holly Alexander +1 more... Show less The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published findings from its recent multi-firm review into consolidation trends in the financial...
10/21/2025 8:58:30 AM Tokenising the future: FCA consults on progressing fund tokenisation By Cyrus Pocha Claire Harrop Julia Robilliard-Smith Holly Alexander +1 more... Show less On 14 October 2025, the FCA published a consultation paper (CP25/28) setting out its proposals to facilitate the adoption of tokenisation...
10/20/2025 11:51:04 AM FCA refines Consumer Duty By Michael Raffan Elisabeth Overland Sophia Doan Lulu Valentine +1 more... Show less On 30 September 2025, the FCA released a series of important updates on the Consumer Duty: A letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer,...