| Link(s): | handbook-notice-132.pdf |
Context
The FCA has published its Handbook Notice 132, setting out its most recent Handbook updates, including those in relation to non-financial misconduct, periodic and other fees, and data decommissioning.
Key points to note and next actions
- In relation to non-financial misconduct, the rule update will better capture non-financial misconduct within COCON for all firms, not just banks. This rule change comes into force on 1st September 2026.
- The fees and levies update makes changes to the FCA Handbook to update the regulatory fees and levies for the 2025/26 period. These changes came into force on 1st July 2025.
- The data decommissioning update makes changes to simplify the FCA Handbook by removing outdated reporting requirements and streamlining data submissions. These revisions are designed to ease the regulatory burden on firms, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure the Handbook accurately reflects current reporting expectations. These changes came into force on 1st August 2025.