Handbook of rules and guidance

All regulated firms must comply with our rules as set out in the FCA Handbook.

The Handbook contains the complete record of FCA Legal Instruments made by our Board and presents changes in a single, consolidated view.

All regulated firms must comply with our Handbook rules.

Dual-regulated firms will need to consider both FCA and Prudential Regulation Authority​ (PRA) rules, so should also refer to the PRA Rulebook.

Improving the Handbook website

We’ve launched a new and improved Handbook website. The new website has all the features users are familiar with, but makes it easier to:

  • navigate and find the information you need
  • understand the connections between our rules
  • compare different versions of Handbook text to see what’s been added or deleted over time

This is part of our new 5-year strategy to be a smarter regulator.

Find out more or use the new Handbook: beta-handbook.fca.org.uk.

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