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FCA Consumer Duty (PRIN 2A)

UK — FCA · United Kingdom (retail financial services) · Rules

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Authority
UK — FCA
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom (retail financial services)
Type
Rules
Status
In force
Maximum penalty
FCA enforcement
Catalogue reviewed
2026-08-15
Official source checked
2026-08-23 — unchanged since our last read
Official text

Status

In force since 31 Jul 2023. Outcomes-based and technology-agnostic.

Requirements (1)

PRIN 2A mandatory

Avoid foreseeable harm from AI

Assess and prevent foreseeable harm to retail customers before deploying AI (e.g. biased credit models, misleading AI chatbots), and deliver good outcomes on products, price/value, understanding and support.

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