We’re pleased to announce that our Annual Public Meeting (APM) will be held in Edinburgh for the first time on 6 October 2026, marking an important milestone for us a UK-wide regulator.
The announcement coincides with a visit to Edinburgh on 26 May by our chair Ashley Alder, who was there to open a new office space, demonstrating our commitment to growing our presence in Scotland, and expanding our workforce of more than 350 colleagues.
Edinburgh continues to strengthen its position in global financial centre rankings, underlining Scotland’s importance to the UK’s financial services sector and its international competitiveness.
The decision to host the APM in Edinburgh reflects our ongoing investment in Scotland and our commitment to serving consumers and firms across the whole of the UK. The APM will take place at the Assembly Rooms and will be a hybrid event, with people able to join online as well as in person, helping to widen participation.
Ashley Alder, chair of the FCA, said: 'Bringing our Annual Public Meeting to Edinburgh for the first time is a deliberate step to strengthen our visibility and accountability right across the UK.
'Scotland is a critical part of the UK’s financial services sector, and as we continue to grow our presence here, we want to be closer to consumers and the firms we regulate. Holding the APM in Edinburgh, reflects our focus on being more outward-facing, more engaged, and better connected to the markets we serve.'
Chris Cummings, chief executive of the Investment Association said: 'Edinburgh has a long heritage as a leading centre for financial services, including investment management, and it’s great to see that recognised as the city hosts the FCA’s Annual Public Meeting. This is the first time the meeting has been held outside London, underlining both Edinburgh’s importance to the financial services sector and the FCA's role as a UK-wide regulator.'
Derek Mitchell, chief executive of Citizens Advice Scotland: 'We welcome the continued commitment and presence of the FCA in Scotland by holding their Annual Public Meeting in Edinburgh. This creates a stronger connection and gives greater voice to the consumers that Citizens Advice Scotland represents.'
Sam Ghibaldan, chief executive of Consumer Scotland said: 'Consumer Scotland has a strong relationship with regulators, including the FCA. I am delighted the FCA has chosen to hold its Annual Public Meeting in Scotland for the first time. Consumers in Scotland face a variety of challenges such as access to cash, affordable credit and financial inclusion, and we look forward to continuing our work with the FCA on these issues.'