FCA Archives

FCA overhauls listing rules in final reforms

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated the UK’s listing regime to streamline the rules, hoping to boost growth and innovation.

SDR will bring more “trust and integrity” to financial services

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has predicted its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) labels will improve consumers’ perception of the financial services industry.

Standards compliant check, Quality assurance

ICGN “concerned” for UK’s corporate governance standards

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) said it is “concerned” over the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) planned reforms to the UK’s listings regime.

Updates introduced for various international regulatory reforms on stewardship

The UK, Japan, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) have all published updates on stewardship regulatory reforms.

Blocks spelling out SDR against a green background

FCA warns many firms not meeting SDR standards

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found many firms must improve their disclosures to meet the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

FCA delays introduction of SDR

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed the introduction of rules aimed at eradicating greenwashing across the UK’s asset management sector.

FCA reforms omit cost to investors

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been urged to research the potential cost implications for investors of its proposed sustainability regulation reforms.

UK watchdog consults on sustainability governance frameworks

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a discussion paper on the role of sustainability-related governance frameworks in finance.

Companies’ disclosures remain inconsistent with TCFD standards

Companies are failing to comply with the standards of the TCFD, the UK’s regulatory watchdog has found in it’s latest review.

UK govt launches ESG ratings consultation

UK govt launches ESG ratings consultation December 14, 2022 ESG rating providers may soon be brought within the regulatory remit of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) by the UK government in the first quarter of 2023. A consultation on regulating ESG ratings, and bringing them under the jurisdiction of the FCA, forms part of a […]