The policy development update provides some information on our recent and upcoming publications but should not be regarded as comprehensive. We usually update this page on the first Friday of each month – this version is current as of 13 June 2017.
Publications issued
The following publications were issued recently:
- PS17/12: Implementing information prompts in the annuity market
- PS17/11: Review of appropriate qualification exam standards
- GC17/5: Proposed guidance on our approach to the review of Part VII insurance business transfers
- Handbook Notice No.44
Upcoming publications
The list below is arranged under the blocks of our Handbook where the policy is likely to be given effect. For an explanation of the blocks see our Handbook Reader's Guide. While we aim to ensure it is accurate, the entries are not comprehensive and dates do not represent firm commitments by us.
Some items in quarterly consultation papers may have a shorter or longer consultation period than the consultation period stated in this update.
High level standards
|
Future publications |
Intended audience |
Module |
Expected date |
Consultation period |
Expected feedback date |
| FCA regulated fees and levies: rates proposals 2017/18 – PS to CP17/12 |
|
GLOSS, FEES | July 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Market Infrastructure Providers - proposed 2017/18 fee rates |
|
FEES | July 2017 | 2 months | December 2017 |
| Regulatory fees and levies: policy proposals for 2018/19 |
|
GLOSS, FEES | October 2017 | 2 months | February 2018 |
| Reviewing the funding of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) – PS to CP16/42 and further consultation |
|
COMP, FEES 6 | Q4 2017 | 3 months | June 2018 |
Business standards
|
Future publications |
Intended audience |
Module |
Expected date |
Consultation period |
Expected feedback date |
| Enhancing conduct of business rules for firms providing contract for difference products to retail clients – PS to CP16/40 |
|
COBS | June 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Insurance Distribution Directive Implementation – PS to CP1 |
|
SYSC, TC, MIPRU, IPRU(INV), ICOBS, DISP | September 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| Insurance Distribution Directive Implementation – CP2 |
|
COBS, ICOBS, PROD, SUP, SYSC | TBC | 3 months | TBC |
| Implementation of the Benchmarks Regulation – CP |
|
MAR, TBC | TBC | 3 months | TBC |
| Consultation on new rules for firms running crowdfunding platforms |
|
COBS | TBC | 3 months | TBC |
Specialist sourcebooks
|
Future publications |
Intended audience |
Module |
Expected date |
Consultation period |
Expected feedback date |
|
Creditworthiness and affordability in consumer credit – CP |
|
CONC |
TBC |
3 months |
TBC |
Other
|
Publication |
Chapter |
Modules |
Expected date of feedback |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) |
3: Changes to the Market Conduct sourcebook relating to ESMA guidelines on commodity derivatives |
MAR | TBC |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) | 4: Changes to Immigration Act compliance reporting | SUP, EG | TBC |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) | 5: Minor amendments to LR and PR | GLOSS, LR, PR | TBC |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) | 6: Changes to REC 3.9 and MAR 5.6; minor amendments to REC 2.3 | MAR, REC | July 2017 |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) | 7: Smarter Consumer Communications: changes to COBS and MCOB | COBS, MCOB | TBC |
| CP17/6 Quarterly Consultation No. 16 (March 2017) | 8: Changes to reporting requirements in the Supervision manual | SUP | TBC |
| CP16/39 Quarterly Consultation No. 15 (December 2016) | 2: Pension projections for risk warnings | GLOSS, COBS | TBC |
|
CP16/21 Quarterly Consultation No. 14 (September 2016) |
4: Consequential amendments to Short Form A |
SUP |
TBC |
|
CP16/21 Quarterly Consultation No. 14 (September 2016) |
6: Mutuals' deferred shares |
GLOSS, COBS |
TBC |
|
CP16/17 Quarterly Consultation No. 13 (July 2016) |
8: A new 'pooled investment vehicle' definition for the marketing restriction rules on NMPIs |
GLOSS |
TBC |
|
CP16/8 Quarterly Consultation No. 12 (March 2016) |
3: Changes to requirements in the Listing Rules, Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules, and Prospectus Rules, and Glossary |
GLOSS, LR, PR, DTR |
TBC |
* Feedback to QCP consultations will publish in the Handbook Notice.
Other publications
Major policy initiatives may have their own dedicated sections on our website and their progress will not be recorded here. Please check under the firms and markets sections of this site.
Consumer publications
View or order free printed guides from the Money Advice Service.
Contacts
Send comments or questions about this update and forthcoming publications to: