Context
As previewed in our weekly update for the week ending 27th June 2025, the FCA has launched what it describes as “a new and improved Handbook website”.
The FCA assures firms that the new version of the handbook has all the features users are familiar with, but will make it easier to:
- navigate and find the information you need;
- understand the connections between our rules; and
- compare different versions of Handbook text to see what’s been added or deleted over time.
Key points to note and next actions
- The structure and content will remain the same.
- It is currently available as a beta version. You can continue to access the existing Handbook website while the FCA makes sure the new one works as expected. Both Handbook websites will be updated as normal.
- While in beta phase, the FCA will continue to test and refine the website. Firms can provide feedback.
- The FCA expects to fully roll out the new Handbook website later in the year.
- If you have an account on the current Handbook website, you’ll need to create a new account on the new Handbook website. This will enable you to ‘favourite’ key parts of the Handbook and sign up to alerts.
- The new Handbook contains how-to guides and FAQs.