FCA Regulatory Deadlines
There are 7 upcoming FCA regulatory deadlines. The next is "FCA advances package of equity market transparency reforms", on 16 October 2026. Reg Monitoring tracks 54 FCA deadlines in total, including 47 that have closed.
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Open deadlines
October 2026 1
- FCA advances package of equity market transparency reforms
The FCA is inviting feedback on both consultations, CP26/30 and CP26/31 until 16 October 2026.
December 2026 1
- T+1 Settlement: are firms ready for 2027?
AST critical recommendations expected to be implemented, including same-day trade allocation/confirmation and adoption of the FMSB SSI standard
February 2027 1
- FCA sets landmark crypto rules to cement the UK’s place as a global hub
Firms can apply for authorisation between 30 September 2026 and 28 February 2027, so they are ready to start or continue to trade under the new mandatory regime
March 2027 1
- FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience
Firms have 12 months to prepare before the new rules come into force on 18 March 2027.
July 2027 1
- PS25/19: Improving the complaints reporting process
Firms will make their first submission of the new return from 1 July 2027, covering the reporting period 1 January to 30 June 2027.
October 2027 1
- Crypto firms get guidance on how the new regime applies
The regime comes into force on 25 October 2027.
April 2028 1
- FCA finalises rules to cut firms' transaction reporting costs by over £100m a year
The new regime will come into force on 3 April 2028.
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September 2026 5
- Non-UK business removed from Consumer Duty scope to reduce burdens on wholesale businesses
We welcome your feedback on these proposals by 18 September 2026.
- Refining the Consumer Duty to give greater confidence to wholesale firms
We welcome your feedback on these proposals by 18 September 2026.
- Streamlined rulebook to save asset managers £128m a year
Send us your feedback by 16 September 2026
- FCA confirms final guidance to tackle serious non-financial misconduct in financial services
The guidance will come into force on 1 September 2026 at the same time as the new rule at COCON 1.1.7FR.
- PS25/23: Tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services
The guidance will come into force on 1 September 2026 at the same time as the new rule at COCON 1.1.7FR.
August 2026 5
- FCA confirms motor finance redress scheme
There will be a short implementation period so firms can prepare. This will be up to: 30 June 2026 for loans taken out from 1 April 2014; 31 August 2026 for those agreed earlier.
- FCA consults on proposals to support strong, consistent standards in the SIPP market
We welcome views on our proposals by 24 August 2026.
- Financial regulator to simplify investment disclosure regime
Send us your feedback by 21 August 2026.
- FCA consults on targeted changes to listing rules for closed-ended investment funds
The FCA welcomes views on whether these proposals strike the right balance by 14 August 2026
- Court approves distribution of money recovered from Argento Wealth
Eligible investors must act by 1 August 2026.
July 2026 5
- FCA proposes changes to help more people access mortgages
We are asking for comments on this Consultation Paper (CP) by 28 July 2026.
- New protections confirmed for Buy Now Pay Later borrowers
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government's decision to bring the sector under the FCA's regulation.
- Commodity traders offer £1m to crisis fund after FCA competition probe
Interested parties have until 5pm on 14 July 2026 to respond to this consultation.
- FCA introduces clearer and simpler short selling rules
Our short selling rules came into force on Monday 13 July 2026.
- UK financial regulators to begin overseeing Critical Third Parties announced by Treasury
The regulations will come into effect on Monday 13 July 2026.
June 2026 4
- Millions of car finance customers to get payouts this year as FCA goes ahead with compensation scheme
There will be a short implementation period so firms can prepare. This will be up to: 30 June 2026 for loans taken out from 1 April 2014.
- FCA reviewing whether APRs support consumers’ choices
We’re asking for views by 17 June 2026.
- FCA imposes requirements on Euro Exchange Securities UK Limited and interim managers appointed by the Court
By 12pm on 9 June 2026 the Firm must: a. Notify in writing all customers, banking partners, payment services providers or any relevant person of the imposition and effect of these Requirements...
- FCA consults on guidance on UK’s future crypto regime
The consultation closes on 3 June 2026.
May 2026 4
- FCA consults on changes to IPO research rules
The FCA welcomes feedback by 29 May 2026.
- FCA plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions
We are asking for comments on this Consultation Paper (CP) by 22 May 2026.
- FCA invites ESG rating providers to join a voluntary reporting pilot
Register your interest by 13 May 2026.
- FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files
We are asking for comments on this Consultation Paper (CP) by 1 May 2026.
April 2026 5
- FCA sets out guidance to support innovation in fund tokenisation
The new rules and guidance take effect immediately. This instrument comes into force on 30 April 2026.
- FCA and PRA confirm changes to streamline senior manager accountability and boost growth
Most changes take effect on 24 April 2026, so firms can benefit from them straight away.
- Gemini Payments UK Ltd and Gemini Intergalactic UK Ltd exit the UK market
Effective 6 April 2026, Gemin...
- FCA opens authorisation gateway for targeted support
From 6 April 2026, people’s banks, pension providers, or other financial firms that are authorised for targeted support can provide suggestions designed for groups of consumers with common characteristics.
- CP26/2: Financial Services Compensation Scheme – Management Expenses Levy Limit 2026/27
This instrument comes into force on 1 April 2026.