- Provides feedback on its consultation in Primary Market
FCA Primary Market Bulletin 61
Definition of durable medium
Today, 12 January, 2026 may be one of the most important dates for firms in the retail investment market this year.
Following changes introduced in PS 25/13 – tucked away amongst other reforms to the MiFID Org Reg – the FCA has made a fundamental shift in retail disclosure through relatively minor changes to the
FCA publishes new webpages in relation to the proposed regulatory regime for Cryptoassets
On 8 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published webpages setting out further information in relation to its proposed approach to the new regulatory regime for Cryptoassets.
Background
In October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) published proposals for the creation of a regulatory regime for cryptoassets and, in December 2025, the government
Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: UK cryptoasset regulation mini-series – Episode 8 – market abuse regime for Cryptoassets
In the latest episode of our mini-series looking at the UK’s approach to regulating cryptoassets, we discuss the proposed market abuse regime for cryptoassets as set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025 and the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent consultation paper on this topic (CP25/41).
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What’s next for 2026? New briefing note – Horizon scanning: UK regulatory topics to look out for in 2026
Looking ahead into the new year, our latest briefing note looks at key regulatory topics for 2026 that will have a significant impact on institutions operating in the UK financial services space. This includes not every single reform but those that we expect to be the most significant as well as key regulatory enforcement developments.
New briefing note – Cryptoasset Trading Platforms: What are the latest proposals?
In our latest briefing note we look at the top 10 points for cryptoasset trading platforms to be aware of from FCA CP25/40 and CP25/42, in relation to activity specific and prudential requirements.
Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: UK cryptoasset regulation mini-series – Episode 7 – Cryptoasset trading platform proposals
In the latest episode of our mini-series looking at the UK’s approach to regulating cryptoassets we discuss how the Cryptoasset Regulations and the FCA’s proposed new rules and guidance would apply to operators of cryptoasset trading platforms.
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Notification for inclusion of interim or year-end profits in CET 1 capital
On 2 January 2026, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a new web page regarding Notification for inclusion of interim or year-end profits in Common Equity Tier 1 capital.
The webpage notes that under Article 26(2), Chapter 3 of the Own Funds (CRR) Part of the PRA Rulebook, firms must notify the
FCA explanatory statement on the Direction on the DTO
On 2 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published an explanatory statement under Article 28a(9) of the UK Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation
(600/2014) (UK MiFIR) relating to the FCA’s Direction on the Derivatives Trading Obligation (DTO).
Background
On 31 December 2024, the FCA issued a new Direction
Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: UK cryptoasset regulation mini-series – Episode 6 – Overview of the Cryptoasset Regulations
In the latest episode of our mini-series looking at the UK’s approach to regulating cryptoassets we discuss some of the key points from the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025 that were recently laid before parliament by HM Treasury, including some of the new substantive provisions and clarifications to the scope of the