A new FCA strategy for 2025 – 2030
Explore the key priorities shaping the UK insurance sector in 2026, and discover how firms can enhance value, resilience and governance.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its 5-Year Strategy (2025 – 2030). In this episode David Morrey, Partner, Head of Investment Management, and Ben Farmer, Senior Manager, review its core focus areas:
- Reducing and preventing serious harm
- Setting and testing higher standards
- Promoting competition and positive change
In addition to the strategy, they also discuss the FCA's other priorities, and explain what they mean for businesses in the future.
Note: The FCA’s Regulatory Initiatives Grid 2025 was released after the recording of this podcast.
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David Morrey I am a partner in our Financial Services Regulatory Advisory practice where I help clients dealing with the challenges of current regulation or emerging requirements.View Profile -
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