COBS
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FCA work in review: March 18-27, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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Client categorization reform – the top 10 things you need to know
The aim of the reforms is to rebalance risk and allow firms to make well-founded assessments of whether a client meets the threshold of a professional client.
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FCA proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.
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FCA consults on rulebook changes resulting from new targeted support regime
Proposed changes include those to the SYSC, COBS, ICOB and SUP handbook modules.
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FCA outlines new regulatory era for cryptoasset firms
Under the proposals, all firms wishing to carry out regulated cryptoasset activities will be required to obtain FCA authorization.
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FCA’s second consultation on Consumer Composite Investments explained
The proposed CCI regime aims to replace the PRIIPs regime and certain UCITS disclosure requirements.
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“We need to work smarter” says FCA enforcement chief
Therese Chambers outlined new enforcement strategy to speed up investigations and clarified new enforcement publicity proposals.
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View from the Chair: UK crypto rules lack clarity for consumers
In his regular column, Bovill’s Executive Chair Ben Blackett-Ord discusses how the new crypto financial promotions regime may cause consumer confusion.