FCA Regulation and Prop Trading Firms in 2026

The retail prop trading model has long operated in a regulatory grey area, but that space is narrowing fast. From financial promotions compliance under Section 21 of FSMA to AML obligations under the Money Laundering Regulations, UK prop firms face growing scrutiny from the FCA - whether or not they’re formally authorized. This piece breaks down where the regulatory lines currently sit in 2026 and what firms should be doing now to prepare. The post FCA Regulation and Prop Trading Firms in 2026 appeared first on iDenfy .