This year, we delivered an estimated £5.6 billion in benefits to consumers, firms and the wider economy. Our Annual report and accounts sets out the progress we made in the first year of our 5-year strategy.
Image of consumers alongside quote from Ashley Alder, FCA chair: 'The progress we’ve made in the first year demonstrates that a focused and decisive regulator delivers real benefits for consumers and supports growth.'
Read our Annual report and accounts 2025/26 (PDF)[1]
How we delivered our strategic priorities
This estimated £5.6 billion in benefits is equivalent to £7.2 of benefit for every £1 spent running the FCA. Read in our Annual report and accounts how we delivered on our priorities:
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Measuring progress against our outcomes
We provide the first year of data for our strategy[6]. It shows progress against the outcomes and metrics we have set for consumers, markets and the wider economy, highlighting key movements and trends.
Related reports
Our wider suite of reports and disclosures provide further detail on our work, performance and statutory responsibilities.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion at the FCA[8]
- Enforcement data 2025/26[9]
- Operating service metrics 2025/26[10]
- Pay gap data 2026[11]
- Response to the Treasury’s remit letter 2025/26[12]
- Secondary International Competitiveness and Growth Objective metrics 2025/26[13]
- Secondary International Competitiveness and Growth Objective rules and guidance log 2025/26[14]
- Use of our skilled person reports in 2025/26[15]
- FCA’s response to the Complaints Commissioner’s Annual Report 2025/26[16]
Annual Public Meeting 2026
This year's APM takes place at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Tuesday 6 October. It will be online and in-person.