Regulatory News 12 August 2026

This week’s industry news focuses on the FCA’s support for innovative firms through its new Scale-up Unit and the launch of an API giving firms direct access to FCA Handbook data.

We also highlight the latest FCA Board minutes, covering the Mills Review and Wider Implications Framework, alongside the Financial Ombudsman Service’s next phase of service reforms, including new dismissal powers and a registration stage for complaints.

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FCA News: FCA boosts support for innovative firms as they scale and grow

ClearScore, Modulr, Teya, Urban Jungle and Zilch have joined the FCA’s Scale-up Unit, receiving tailored support to help them innovate, navigate regulation and grow sustainably.

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Date: 10 August 2026

FCA Publication: FCA Board Minutes

The FCA board has published the minutes from its meeting held on 25 June. The Board discussed the Mills Review and the Wider Implications Framework.

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Date: 6 August 2026

FCA Blog: Making compliance simpler: opening up the FCA Handbook through our new API

Access to FCA Handbook data is now available directly through the new Application Programming Interface. The change is intended to support faster and more efficient compliance.

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Date: 6 August 2026

FOS news: Financial Ombudsman outlines next phase of service reforms

The FOS has announced reforms aimed at transforming the way complaints are handled, with a new registration stage to ensure cases are in scope and ready for investigation, alongside new powers to dismiss complaints that fall outside the Financial Ombudsman Service’s remit.

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Date: 11 August 2026