UK FCA Final Non-Financial Misconduct Guidance Sets 2026 Compliance Deadline
In-house counsel for UK financial services firms must act, as the FCA's final non-financial misconduct guidance establishes new regulatory requirements for workplace conduct policies with a September 1, 2026 compliance deadline.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued final guidance addressing non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services firms, with a firm compliance deadline of September 1, 2026. The guidance expands regulatory expectations for how firms define, investigate, and report NFM, covering inappropriate workplace behavior that does not constitute criminal financial wrongdoing, and links compliance to the FCA’s stated goals of fostering inclusive, accountable financial services cultures. In-house counsel at covered firms should review current workplace conduct policies, investigation protocols, and reporting frameworks to align with the new requirements ahead of the 2026 deadline.