A monthly summary of regulatory developments in the UK. A pdf version and copies of the weekly update can also be found here.
Summary Headlines and Activity
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA): The FCA had a busy start to 2025 with multiple announcements. It set out proposals to cut costs and barriers for companies raising capital, aiming to encourage more bond issuance in small sizes and widen investor access. A joint FCA–Practitioner Panel survey for 2025 was launched to gather industry feedback. The FCA also responded to the Government’s call for regulators to support economic growth, highlighting ongoing work and further plans to foster innovation and competitiveness. In retail banking, the FCA emphasized cultural change under the Consumer Duty, continuing its focus on customer outcomes and fair value. Enforcement actions continued (e.g. progress in a case against an unauthorized investment scheme), alongside steps to address financial crime – a multi-firm review with Cifas unde...
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