consultations and policy

consultations and policy

PS26/8: FCA converts R2B2 data collection into standing annual return

PS26/8 formalises the Retail Banking Business Models (R2B2) data collection as a permanent annual regulatory return. The Supervision Manual (Amendment) Instrument 2026 came into force on 1 June 2026; the first submission is due by the end of November.

consultations and policy

FCA proposes to remove product-level TCFD reports for asset managers and insurers, targeting £20m in annual savings (CP26/17)

The FCA published CP26/17 on 5 June 2026, proposing to remove mandatory product-level TCFD reporting for asset managers, life insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers and replace it with a narrower set of targeted obligations split by client type. Firms in scope must respond by 13 July 2026.

consultations and policy

CP26/18: FCA consults on mortgage rule changes across six areas, responses due 28 July 2026

The FCA published CP26/18 on 9 June 2026, proposing targeted changes to responsible lending rules across six areas of the mortgage market. Mortgage lenders, administrators, home purchase providers, and intermediaries are in scope; responses are due by 28 July 2026.