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FCA Launches Handbook API for Direct Machine-Readable Access to Regulatory Rules

Financial Conduct Authority
United Kingdom
Published Aug 6, 2026

Summary

The FCA launched a new Application Programming Interface (API) giving firms and technology vendors direct, machine-readable access to FCA Handbook data, intended to support faster and more efficient compliance by simplifying how firms retrieve and integrate regulatory rule content into their own systems.

Key Changes

  • Launches a public API providing direct access to FCA Handbook data
  • Enables firms and RegTech vendors to integrate Handbook content into compliance systems
  • Aimed at reducing manual effort in tracking and applying Handbook rule changes

Affected Industries

RegTech vendors
compliance software providers
regulated financial services firms

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