The Financial Conduct Authority has opened its Scale-up Unit to solo-regulated firms, extending tailored regulatory support to fast-growing and innovative financial services businesses. The unit provides a dedicated point of contact and practical help on regulatory processes, product development and the impact of policy changes, with the aim of helping firms scale within the regulatory framework. The expansion builds on a pilot under which the FCA and the Prudential Regulation Authority are already supporting six dual-regulated firms. Experience from that pilot is being used to shape support for solo-regulated firms, and insights from participants will feed into wider policy and process improvements. The Scale-up Unit sits alongside the FCA's existing Innovation Pathways, Pre-Application Support Service and Early and High Growth Oversight function. Applications from FCA solo-regulated firms are open from 20 May to 22 June 2026.
Financial Conduct Authority2026-05-20
Financial Conduct Authority opens Scale-up Unit to solo-regulated firms with applications open until 22 June 2026
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened its Scale-up Unit to solo-regulated firms, extending tailored regulatory support to fast-growing and innovative financial services businesses. The unit offers a dedicated contact point and practical assistance on regulatory processes, product development and policy changes, building on a pilot with six dual-regulated firms and feeding insights into wider policy and process improvements.