- Open regulators and open markets
Speech · 20 February 2024
In this 2024 speech, FCA Chair Ashley Alder emphasizes that despite the UK’s pursuit of a new statutory objective for international competitiveness, the regulator remains deeply committed to global…
- Shaping the rules for a data-driven future
Speech · 15 June 2022
Nikhil Rathi described the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as transitioning from a traditional financial regulator into a "regulator of data." He highlighted the trade-off consumers make between…
- FCA statement on the reporting of derivatives under the UK EMIR regime in a no-deal scenario
News · 11 March 2019
In 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a comprehensive statement detailing the reporting requirements for derivatives under the UK EMIR regime in the event of a no-deal Brexit. This…
- The UK Financial Conduct Authority and the US Securities and Exchange Commission sign updated supervisory cooperation arrangements
News · 29 March 2019
In March 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signed two updated Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to ensure uninterrupted regulatory…
- Joint statement from FCA, PRA and Bank of England on the government’s proposed amendments to the CCP run-off regime
Standard or Guidance · 25 May 2023
The FCA, the PRA and the Bank of England (the regulators) welcome HM Treasury’s statementLink is external and the government’s proposed amendmentsLink is external to the Financial Services and…
- FCA publishes a Discussion Paper on the client money distribution rules and the Special Administration Regime
News · 9 March 2016
This 2016 Discussion Paper (DP) represents a major policy response by the FCA aimed at accelerating the return of client funds following the failure of an investment firm. The initiative traces back…
- Joint statement from UK Financial Regulation Authorities on London Metal Exchange and LME Clear
Report · 3 April 2022
Following the suspension of nickel trading in March 2022, the FCA, Bank of England, and PRA issued a joint statement outlining a coordinated regulatory review of the London Metal Exchange (LME) and…
- Journey towards a conduct regulator
Speech · 5 March 2013
In this 2013 speech, Clive Adamson, then Director of Supervision at the Financial Services Authority, details the strategic and structural blueprint for the transition into the Financial Conduct…
- FCA and Bank of England review Memorandum of Understanding for supervision of markets and market infrastructure
News · 11 March 2015
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (BoE), including the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), have a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that sets out how they cooperate…
- Authorised fund supervision reviews and reporting agreement
News · 5 August 2025
This news release highlights the FCA’s supervisory work with authorised investment funds, trustees, and depositaries. It covers reviews of derivative reporting, leverage disclosure, valuation, and…
- FCA response to the independent review of the prudential supervision of the Co-operative Bank
News · 27 March 2019
This press release outlines the FCA’s response to the independent review of the prudential supervision of the Co-operative Bank, covering the period between 2008 and 2013. The review, conducted by…
- FCA publishes report on the supervision of Algorithmic Trading
Report · 21 August 2018
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a supervisory report on the oversight of algorithmic trading in wholesale markets. The report outlines the regulator’s key areas of focus and…
- CP14/14: Strengthening the Alignment of Risk and Reward: New Remuneration Rules
Report · 23 September 2015
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in collaboration with the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), published Consultation Paper CP14/14 on 30 July 2014 to seek views on proposed revisions to the…
- BCBS and IOSCO announce a one-year deferral of the remaining global initial margin requirements in response to coronavirus challenges
Standard or Guidance · 7 April 2020
In April 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) welcomed a joint announcement by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions…
- CASS compliance – the bigger picture
Speech · 2 December 2014
In December 2014, David Lawton, the FCA’s Director of Markets, delivered a keynote speech emphasizing that the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) remains a top regulatory priority for the UK. Following…
- Conduct in a new era: leaders rejecting complacency
Speech · 12 June 2013
In his 2013 address to TheCityUK, John Griffith-Jones, the first Chairman of the FCA, set out a vision for a "new era" of regulation. He argued that for London to remain a global financial centre of…
- Financial Conduct Authority appoints four new supervision directors
News · 6 August 2013
In August 2013, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced the permanent appointment of four directors to lead its Supervision division, marking the final stage in the implementation of its…
- Overview of the FCA prudential approach
Speech · 24 October 2024
In this 2015 speech, Nausicaa Delfas, then-Director of Specialist Supervision, outlines the FCA’s role as the largest prudential regulator in Europe, overseeing the financial health of over 24,000…
- Meeting the pace of technological change
Speech · 6 November 2019
In his 2019 speech, Nick Cook, the FCA’s Director of Innovation, explores how the regulator must evolve to match the "data revolution" transforming financial services. He argues that while…
- 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…
- Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority consult on proposals to improve responsibility and accountability in the banking sector
News · 29 July 2014
In July 2014, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched two landmark joint consultations designed to overhaul individual responsibility and…
- Stress testing for human beings
Speech · 26 September 2019
Speech delivered by Charles Randell, Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority, at the Gleneagles Pensions & Savings Symposium highlights that while traditional stress testing led by the Bank of…
- Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority consult on proposals to improve responsibility and accountability in the banking sector
News · 29 July 2014
This 2014 press release marks a watershed moment in UK financial regulation, as the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) jointly proposed a rigorous new…
- UK Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (UK SFTR)
Standard or Guidance · 11 March 2020
The UK Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (UK SFTR) is a regulatory framework designed to increase transparency and monitor systemic risks within the securities financing markets.…
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