In our podcast mini-series on the UK Asset Management Framework Reforms, we examine the FCA’s highly anticipated consultation papers published on 14 July 2026. These papers set out a proposed package of reforms intended to tailor requirements more proportionately for asset managers.
This episode focuses specifically on the FCA’s proposed approach to investor disclosures, as
On 30 June 2026, the FCA published its highly anticipated policy statements, laying the foundations for a comprehensive new regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the United Kingdom.
In our ‘Crypto under the FCA’ podcast mini-series, we unpack what these changes mean in practice — breaking down the key themes and the strategic implications for firms
On 11 August 2026, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) published Modernising the Redress System: policy statement.
In this policy statement the FOS sets out its position on the proposals it consulted on in CP26/9 which included introducing a registration stage at the FOS, updates to the FOS’ grounds for dismissing a complaint
3 July – 3 August 2026
Introduction
ESG is changing the landscape for financial institutions as stakeholders, including investors, increasingly expect them to make their operations more sustainable.
Financial services regulators also view ESG as a priority, embedding the principles of climate-related financial risks into their supervisory frameworks and dealing with greenwashing issues.
There is
On 10 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new webpage setting out its review of good practice and areas for improvement identified through its Early and High Growth Oversight pilot with high-growth firms.
Background
Between July 2025 and March 2026, the FCA engaged with 15 firms across asset management, wealth
On 7 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its webpage on submitting a prospectus or circular by adding a new requirement to the section on inside information declaration. The section explains that for equity cases, an inside information declaration form needs to be submitted with the first submission, stating whether the
On 7 August 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a Statement setting out that it is concerned about a number of risks among unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies (Annex 1 firms). Firms including unregulated lenders, safe custody providers, money brokers and financial leasing companies, need to
In the latest episode of our podcast mini-series on the UK Asset Management Framework Reforms, we turn our attention to the FCA’s proposed approach to firm size thresholds and residual collective investment scheme (CIS) operators.
The mini-series examines the FCA’s consultation papers published on 14 July 2026, which set out a package of reforms for
In our latest podcast episode on the Consumer Duty, we unpack FCA consultation paper 26/23 — a pivotal paper that could reshape how firms approach about the Duty’s reach. We explore the FCA’s proposals on scope and application, break down the proposals regarding proportionality, and examine the proposed expectations around principal and secondary manufacturers.
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