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FCA work in review: August 8-20, 2026

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GRIP Montage: FCA

Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.

The FCA has issued a follow-up warning about the risks of mini-bonds and loan notes, saying some unregulated firms may still try to sell them by using legal exemptions.

Mini-bonds are a highly illiquid type of investment that involves higher reward for higher risk. Speculative illiquid securities were banned from

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