- Innovation - impact of technology in managing FC/AML risk
Speech · 10 November 2016
In her 2016 address at the FCA Financial Crime Conference, Nausicaa Delfas, then-Director of Specialist Supervision, tackled the common perception that Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulation acts as…
- Apply to Innovation Pathways
Concept note · 27 March 2022
The Innovation Pathways program provides a structured support mechanism for firms developing innovative financial products or services, requiring a detailed online application to demonstrate how a…
- FCA Opens Regulatory Sandbox for Year-Round Innovation Testing
News · 26 March 2022
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Regulatory Sandbox allows firms of all sizes, including authorised, unauthorised, and technology companies, to test new products and services with real consumers in…
- FCA sets out its Approach to Supervision and Enforcement
Standard or Guidance · 21 March 2018
This press release announces the publication of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Approach to Supervision and Approach to Enforcement documents, setting out in greater detail how the regulator…
- David Geale discusses competition and innovation on FinTech Insider
Podcast · 17 March 2017
In a 2017 appearance on the FinTech Insider podcast, David Geale, then Director of Policy at the FCA, detailed the evolution of Project Innovate and its role in reshaping the UK's financial…
- Skilled persons information - October 2020
Report · 22 October 2020
The Freedom of Information release from October 2020 provides a detailed look into the use of Section 166 skilled person reports for firms identifying as fintechs and those participating in the FCA's…
- FCA welcomes the Treasury’s national payment vision
News · 14 November 2024
In November 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a formal statement welcoming the Treasury’s National Payment Vision, a strategic framework designed to modernize the UK’s payment…
- Launch of permanent Digital Sandbox
News · 19 July 2023
Following 2 successful pilots, the Financial Conduct Authority Digital Sandbox will be made available permanently on 1 August 2023, opening up the platform to an even broader range of innovative…
- Best of British Conference
Speech · 14 November 2014
In her 2014 "Best of British" speech, Tracey McDermott identifies trust as the essential, yet fragile, foundation of financial services, noting that "trust arrives on foot and leaves in a fast car."…
- Previous DRR Phases
Report · 19 July 2018
The Digital Regulatory Reporting (DRR) initiative was launched by the FCA and the Bank of England to transform how financial firms meet their reporting obligations. By moving away from manual…
- International standards and regulations
Standard or Guidance · 17 April 2016
This page outlines the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s international engagement and its role in contributing to, implementing, supervising and enforcing global regulatory standards within the UK.…
- The FCA’s role in promoting innovation
Speech · 21 September 2016
Christopher Woolard’s 2016 speech marked a historic pivot for the Financial Conduct Authority. By moving beyond the "status quo," the FCA became the first regulator in the world to launch a…
- Innovation Hub: Market insights
News · 9 January 2023
Since 2014, the FCA Innovation Hub has supported over 867 firms through its Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Pathways, helping start-ups, scale-ups, incumbents, and international firms test…
- R Gandhi: Differentiated banks - design challenges
Speech · 17 April 2015
In this comprehensive lecture delivered at Sastra University, Mr. R Gandhi, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, outlines the strategic evolution of the Indian banking sector toward a more…
- Jens Weidmann: Farewell reception for Dr Andreas Dombret and Carl-Ludwig Thiele
Speech · 3 May 2018
In this personal yet professionally profound farewell address, Jens Weidmann honors two pillars of the Deutsche Bundesbank who navigated the institution through the turbulent waters of the European…
- Summary of the webinar on legal aspects of digital currencies
Speech · 26 January 2021
The BIS Innovation Hub and Financial Stability Institute held a comprehensive webinar in January 2021 to address the critical legal challenges posed by the rise of digital currencies, including…
- Stephen S Poloz: Canada and Mexico - common issues in uncommon times
Speech · 3 May 2017
In this address, Governor Stephen Poloz draws parallels between Canada and Mexico as "small open economies" navigating the shadow of a massive neighbor, the United States. He reflects on the 2014 oil…
- Saudi G20 Presidency and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub invite global innovators to find solutions to the most pressing financial regulatory & supervisory challenges
News · 28 April 2020
Press release | 29 April 2020TechSprint competition to highlight potential of new technology to tackle regulatory and supervisory challenges.Saudi G20 Presidency to fund cash prizes for most…
- Special projects
Report
CSEThe FSI has developed and conducted cross-border simulation exercises (CSEs) with financial authorities in several regions. Each exercise simulates the financial stress and failure of a fictional…
- BIS Open Tech
Solution
The BIS Open Tech is a platform for sharing statistical and financial software as public goods, by promoting international cooperation and coordination. These software tools are developed according…
- Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) financial regulator publishes business plan focusing on regulation and innovation
Report, News · 23 April 2025
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM has released its 2025-2026 Business Plan, which prioritises global regulatory alignment, financial crime prevention, operational resilience…
- Advanced SupTech Engine for Risk-Based Compliance (ASTERisC*)
Solution
ASTERisC* is an AI-driven Suptech engine developed by BSP, designed to provide real-time monitoring, risk assessment, and compliance validation across the financial sector. ASTERisC* is a cloud-based…
- Automated Assessment Tracing
Solution
BdI is experimenting with tools that will automate assessment tracing, report drafting, references to previous regulations, indications of similar findings and other aspects intended to make the…
- Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey highlights the importance of active collaboration and ecosystem-building in fostering a diverse suptech ecosystem.
Report · 27 May 2024
In the summer of 2023, the BIS surveyed 50 financial authorities to better understand the current levels and focus of suptech activity and the appetite for collaboration among institutions. The…
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