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See if your firm needs to be authorised or registered, how to apply or cancel, and the fees you will have to pay.
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FS Register
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FCA Handbook
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Online invoicing
Annual fees: online invoices

Latest news

FCA publishes third MiFID II consultation paper
Published:
29/09/2016
Former Investment Portfolio Manager charged with insider dealing
Published:
29/09/2016
FCA proposes new measures to maintain firms’ focus on culture
Published:
28/09/2016
Balancing regulatory objectives in the dynamic consumer credit market
Published:
27/09/2016
Alex Hope sentenced for failing to pay confiscation order
Published:
27/09/2016
Live & Local: six regions down, six more to go
Published:
26/09/2016
Beware trading virtual currencies with OneCoin
Published:
26/09/2016
FCA systems now available again
Published:
23/09/2016
Solo Capital Partners LLP
Published:
23/09/2016
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Our statement on European Union referendum result

On 23 June 2016 the UK voted to leave the European Union (EU). Find out more

In focus

MiFID II

MiFID II could affect a wide range of your firm’s functions – from client services to IT and HR systems.

Consumer credit firms: authorisation

Firms must be authorised by us, or have interim permission, to offer consumer credit.

Senior Managers Regime

We and the PRA have introduced a range of policy changes that aim to increase individual accountability within the banking sector.

Latest consultation papers

MiFID II implementation - Consultation Paper III: CP16/29
Remuneration in CRD IV firms: CP16/28
Applying conduct rules to all non-executive directors in the banking and insurance sectors: CP16/27
Guidance on the duty of responsibility: CP16/26
Whistleblowing in UK branches of overseas banks: CP16/25
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Latest policy statements

Strengthening accountability in banking and insurance: regulatory references final rules: PS16/22
Increasing transparency and engagement at renewal in general insurance markets: PS16/21
Payment Accounts Regulations 2015 - feedback on CP16/7, final Handbook changes and finalised guidance: PS16/20
Financial Crime Reporting - feedback on Chapter 6 of CP15/42 and final rules: PS16/19
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FCA: Live & Local

Our regional firm engagement programme continues in Scotland in September.
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Financial Crime Conference 2016

Financial Crime Conference
Our Financial Crime Conference will be held in London on 10 November 2016.
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