UK FCA Handbook Notice 140

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice No. 140, outlining amendments to the FCA Handbook resulting from the following statutory instruments:

• Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) (Management Expenses Levy Limit 2026/2027) Instrument 2026, entering into force on 1 April. This amends the FEES manual to reflect the approved levy cap for 2026/27.
• Short Selling Rules Sourcebook Instrument 2026, entering into force on 13 July. This introduces a new short selling sourcebook, which replaces the assimilated EU short selling regime and establishes a new UK framework.
• Individual Accountability (SMCR Review) Instrument 2026, with most changes having entered into force on 24 April while certain provisions come into force later in July and September. This implements the Phase 1 reforms of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, aimed at improving proportionality and efficiency.
• Motor Finance Commission Consumer Redress Scheme (2014-2024) Instrument 2026 and Motor Finance Commission Consumer Redress Scheme (2007-2014) Instrument 2026, which entered into force on 31 March. Changes being implemented follow the October 2025 motor finance redress scheme consultation and final rules published.
• UK Listing Rules (Miscellaneous Amendments) Instrument 2026, UK Listing Rules (Admission to Listing: Processes and Procedures) Instrument 2026 and UK Listing Rules (Amendment) Instrument 2026, which all came into force on 24 April. These instruments make minor changes to simplify and clarify the FCA's listing requirements, and remove unnecessary regulatory burden and associated complexity for issuers.

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