Forum Events and Media Group 2026: The Year the FCA Demands Proof

TCC Group’s Joe Norburn outlines how the FCA is shifting to targeted, data-led supervision in 2026, forcing firms to provide demonstrable evidence of positive consumer outcomes.

What happened?

In an article published by the Forum Events and Media Group, TCC Group (comprising TCC, Momenta, and Recordsure) leader Joe Norburn reflects on the FCA’s core supervisory strategy for 2026. The regulator is executing a decisive transition away from prescriptive rulebook checklists and towards rigorous, outcomes-based supervision.

While the FCA adopts a pro-growth stance and reduces reporting burdens for compliant businesses, it is simultaneously increasing targeted, data-led audits for firms that fail to demonstrate active operational control.

Why does it matter?

Under this supervisory model, verbal commitments and policy statements are no longer sufficient. Under the Consumer Duty, firms must provide robust, auditable data to prove they deliver fair value, clear communications, and positive customer outcomes.

As firms expand their reliance on third-party integrations and artificial intelligence, they must maintain absolute transparency, accountability, and strong data governance to preserve market trust.

Who is affected?

This media feature is highly relevant for wealth managers, compliance heads, and senior executives navigating UK financial services regulation.

Supporting sources

Forum Events and Media Group 2026 the year FCA demands proof February 23, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary shift in the FCA's 2026 supervision model?

The regulator is moving from prescriptive rules to outcomes-based supervision, requiring firms to present objective proof of good outcomes rather than intentions.

What is expected of firms adopting AI and third-party tech?

Firms must ensure absolute transparency, solid accountability, and robust data governance alongside reliable, unalterable audit trails.

Wealth Management & Financial AdviceTCC helps wealth managers, financial advisers, networks, platforms and consolidators strengthen compliance, evidence customer outcomes and manage regulatory risk. Every engagement is designed to deliver practical improvements, stronger governance and regulator-ready evidence. For more than 25 years, we have helped FCA-regulated firms navigate regulatory change, supervisory reviews and business growth.

Reviewed by TCC Group Editorial Team September 16, 2026

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