REGULATION · UK
FCA publishes updated list of market makers relying on exemptions
The Financial Conduct Authority has released a list of firms claiming market maker exemptions under UK market conduct rules. This is routine supervisory transparency—firms must disclose exemption reliance to meet regulatory expectations on fairness and capital adequacy.
WHY IT MATTERS
Market makers gain exemptions from certain conduct rules if they prove continuous two-way quoting and fair spreads. FCA transparency on who claims exemptions helps compliance teams benchmark competitive position and validate regulatory risk across peer firms.
Source: FCA · 2026-07-13