FCA: Regulatory Priorities report 2026: payments

FCA has published its Regulatory Priorities report for the payments sector. The report is for firms authorised under the PSRs 2017 and the EMRs 2011. FCA’s priorities for 2026 are: preparing for the future to support effective competition, innovation and growth; ensuring firms implement the Consumer Duty effectively; protecting financial system integrity; and keeping customers’ money safe. Regulatory Priorities reports will be published annually and will set out the FCA’s areas of focus by industry sector. These reports are replacing FCA portfolio letters.