Regulatory Priorities

2026

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This document outlines the Financial Conduct Authority's key regulatory priorities for the payments sector in March 2026, aiming to foster a safe, innovative, and competitive market.

* Details the FCA's priorities for the payments sector, including preparing for future innovation, ensuring effective implementation of the Consumer Duty, protecting financial system integrity, and safeguarding customer funds.
* Provides an overview of past market developments and the FCA's actions taken to support the sector's growth and competition.
* Outlines specific expectations for firms and the FCA's planned activities for the upcoming year across various focus areas like open banking, stablecoins, and AI.

Tags: payments, regulation, FCA, consumer duty, financial crime

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