FCA: CP26/21: Proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules for closed-ended investment funds/ Engaging and enabling retail shareholders to vote – good practice
FCA is consulting on proposed changes to its UK Listing Rules for closed‑ended investment funds. FCA states that the changes are designed to strengthen the integrity of a board being able to act independently of any investment manager, apply consistent protections for all changes to investment manager fees and remuneration, and recognise the conflict arising where a substantial shareholder is also an investment manager. Responses are required by 14 August 2026. Alongside the consultation, FCA has published a note which sets out good practice to increase retail shareholder engagement and reduce barriers to voting.
Last updated · 26 Jun 2026
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FCA: CP26/34: Preparing for the new transaction reporting regime
FCA has published the detailed results of the annual survey, noting that 79% of firms are highly satisfied with their relationship with the regulator, up from 74% last year. The Practitioner Panel notes that the results also highlight that firms want simpler regulation, greater predictability and a more proportionate regulatory framework and questions whether simplification initiatives are making reductions in the regulatory burden or costs.
FCA/Practitioner Panel: 2026 survey
FCA has published the detailed results of the annual survey, noting that 79% of firms are highly satisfied with their relationship with the regulator, up from 74% last year. The Practitioner Panel notes that the results also highlight that firms want simpler regulation, greater predictability and a more proportionate regulatory framework and questions whether simplification initiatives are making reductions in the regulatory burden or costs.
For more information
- https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/external-research/fca-practitioner-panel-joint-survey-2026.pdf
- https://www.fca.org.uk/news/news-stories/firms-confidence-satisfaction-and-trust-fca-rise
- https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/external-research/fca-practitioner-panel-joint-survey-2026-methodological-note.pdf
FCA: Authorisations operating service metrics
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BoE: Speech by Nathanaël Benjamin: A unique vantage point
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