The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched ‘My FCA’, a new unified portal for regulatory reporting tasks. The system consolidates three previously separate systems into a single sign-in platform for submitting regulatory data and paying fees. The portal forms part of the Transforming Data Collection programme, a joint initiative between the FCA and Bank of England (BoE) aimed at streamlining regulatory reporting processes.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a £1m campaign to inform motor finance customers that they can access a proposed industry-wide compensation scheme directly, without needing intermediaries such as claims management companies (CMCs) or law firms. The campaign, which includes radio and online advertising as well as influencer partnerships, is backed by research indicating that while 79% of customers recognise they may be entitled to compensation, 41% are unaware that bypassing a CMC or law firm could save them up to 30% of any awarded amount.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that it is leading an international action to stop illegal finfluencers putting consumers' money at risk. Seventeen regulators worldwide took part in the 'week of action' which included enforcement activity, consumer awareness campaigns, and educational programmes for finfluencers who want to act responsibly. Activity started on 20 April 2026.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has led an international initiative to address unauthorised financial promotions by social media finfluencers. In collaboration with regulatory bodies from Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates, the FCA took part in a ‘global week of action against unlawful finfluencers’ resulting in enforcement measures that have involved arrests, the authorisation of criminal proceedings,  interviews and the issuance of cease and desist letters and warning alerts, in the UK.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a letter by its chief executive, Nikhil Rathi, to Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, confirming the launch of its consultation on an industry-wide redress scheme for motor finance customers, opened on 8 October 2025. The letter sets out details of the proposed scheme, noting that it follows recent Supreme Court and High Court judgments on undisclosed commissions, which have provided the legal clarity needed to deliver fair compensation through a single, consistent framework.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a portfolio letter to firms in the asset management and alternatives sector, detailing its supervisory strategy and priorities for 2025. The FCA intends to focus on supporting confident investing in private markets, building resilience against market disruption, and securing positive outcomes for consumers. Additionally, the FCA will work on enhancing trust in sustainable investments and reducing financial crime and market abuse. The letter emphasises the importance of good governance, effective risk management, and robust operational processes. The FCA also highlights the need for firms to adapt to evolving market conditions and regulatory requirements, particularly in private markets and sustainable finance.

Law360, Expert analysis: On 2 July 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published consultation paper CP25/18, announcing major changes to its conduct rules. Lorraine Johnston, Nathan Willmott and Ruth Buchanan, partners at Ashurst LLP, discuss the FCA's efforts to align regulatory requirements between banks and non-banks, focusing on new investigation obligations. The consultation paper aims to standardise conduct rule requirements across financial sectors, requiring firms to implement enhanced investigation procedures.

Law360, London: Clarity from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on the limits of its powers to tackle bullying and harassment will come as a relief to professionals—but lawyers have warned that non-banking companies must now join lenders to broaden staff training, revisit conduct policies and strengthen whistleblowing protocols.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an update on a modification to the Conduct of Business Sourcebook Transitional Provisions (COBS TP). The modification, which is to COBS TP 2.38BR, enables continued compliance with COBS 19.11 where firms are unable to connect to the MaPS (Money and Pensions Service) pensions dashboards digital architecture for all their relevant pension scheme members’ data by the ‘connect by’ dates in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) connection guidance. The modification allows compliance as longs as firms connect before 31 October 2026 even where this is not for 100% of scheme members’ data.

Law360, London: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s planned £8.2bn redress programme for motor finance customers goes too far, IUA said on 15 December 2025.

Law360, London: The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) criminal prosecutions of finfluencers who might be illegally promoting unauthorised investments is likely to have only limited deterrence if overseas firms can simply ignore British rules with online offerings, according to lawyers.

Law360: The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) planned move to an outcomes-based approach to regulation is raising concerns among lawyers that the resulting uncertainty could undermine companies in the sector and weaken the government's push for international competitiveness.