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# FCA Onboarding

 

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- [FCA Innovation](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/) - How can we help you? A problem was detected in the following Form. Submitting it could result in errors. Please contact the site administrator. Please select what best represents your engagement with the FCA? Financial service firm Technology provider Consultant Industry / trade body Government institution or Regulator Academic Consumer representatives / charity Individual Other
- [Home](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/home/) - Welcome to the FCA Application form Apply
- [FCA Innovation Platform](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/fca-innovation-platform/) - FCA Innovation Platform Explore FCA-supported tools for testing, building, and scaling innovation in financial services. Supercharged Sandbox AI Spotlight Digital Sandbox Supercharged Sandbox (AI) An advanced sandbox to accelerate, refine, and ready your AI innovation for real-world impact. Test AI solutions with access to datasets, APIs, and compute tools, with support from regulatory experts and
- [AI Lab](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/ai-lab/) - AI Lab Exploring AI Frontiers The AI Lab provides a pathway for the FCA, firms and wider stakeholders to engage in AI-related insights, discussions and case studies. Start exploring Explore AI Solutions Submit your application Submit View the AI spotlight View Resources View AI Lab Initiatives Current events Past events Watch this space Supercharged Sandbox
- [Thank you 10](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-10/) - Thank you for your interest in the FCA Innovation Hub If you’re ready to test your product you’re a good fit for the FCA Regulatory Sandbox. This service allows businesses to test innovative propositions with real consumers. You can apply via the application form or find out more information from the website. If you’re not ready to test your product, then you’re
- [Thank you 6](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-6/) - Thank you for your interest in the FCA Innovation Hub If you’re ready to test your product you’re a good fit for the FCA Regulatory Sandbox. This service allows businesses to test innovative propositions with real consumers. You can apply via the application form or find out more information from the website.If you’re not ready to test your product, then you’re a good
- [Thank you RKE](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-rke/) - CCAF’s Regulator Knowledge Exchange (RKE) platform is a free to use peer-led and community driven digital community platform that brings together financial regulators and related stakeholders adapting to digital transformation in the financial sector. The vision for the RKE is an enabling regulatory, policy and infrastructure ecosystem for the digitalization of financial services that provides solutions to the challenges faced by the global regulatory community
- [Thank you 7](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-7/) - It seems you are a good fit for the FCA Innovation Pathways This service provides regulatory feedbacks to innovative propositions that is difficult to fit under existing regulatory frameworks. You can apply via the application form or find out more information from the website. Go back to the previous page
- [Thank you 1](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-1/) - Thank you for your interest in FCA Innovation Hub We are aiming to support UK innovative businesses to promote competition and empower growth in the UK market. It seems you are outside the scope of our support. If you wish to find more about our services, please refer to our website. Alternatively, please go to the chatbot for frequently asked questions. Go back to the previous page
- [Thank you 2](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-2/) - Thank you for your interest in FCA Innovation Hub FCA Innovation aims to support UK innovative business to promote competition in the industry. We are not purposed to answer general enquiries and are not replacement for compliance advice. If you have questions regarding FCA regulated activities, please refer to FCA handbook PERG 2.7. Please note it is within firms’ responsibilities to understand their regulatory obligations and
- [Thank you 3](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-3/) - It sounds like you are a good fit for FCA Digital Sandbox This service offers synthetic data to innovative businesses to facilitate idea validation and product development. Find out more information on the website or apply using the application form. Alternatively, you can use the chatbot to find answers to frequently asked questions or to ask us a new question. Go back
- [Thank you 4](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-4/) - It seems you are a good fit for the FCA TechSprint TechSprints help bring together experts across all relevant areas to address industry challenges. Please refer to the website for more information. Go back to the previous page
- [Thank you 5](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-5/) - It seems you are a good fit for FCA Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) Please refer to website for more information. Go back to the previous page
- [Thank you 8](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-8/) - Thank you for your interest in FCA Innovation Hub FCA Innovation provides services including Regulatory Sandbox, Digital Sandbox and Innovation Pathways to support innovative businesses at each stage of development. We also offer initiatives including TechSprints and GFIN to facilitate industry innovation and collaboration. Please use the chatbot for answers to frequently asked questions or to ask us a new question. Go back to the
- [Thank you 9](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you-9/) - Thank you for your interest in FCA Innovation Hub You can see answers to the most frequently asked questions or chat with us through our chatbot. Go back to the previous page
- [Login](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/login/) - Sign in to FCA Innovation [ultimatemember form_id="93"] Don’t have an account? Sign up Supported by
- [Account](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/account/) - [ultimatemember form_id="742"]
- [Thank you](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thank-you/) - Thanks for your application! We shall get back to you as soon as we review it. Go back to your profile
- [Register. Regulator](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/register-regulator/) - ← Back to the application Sign up to FCA Innovation [ultimatemember form_id="659"] Already have an account? Sign in Supported by
- [Regulatory Sandbox Application 2. 4 steps](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/testing-plan/) - Start new application A problem was detected in the following Form. Submitting it could result in errors. Please contact the site administrator. Have you applied for FCA Innovation service in the past? Yes No Are you submitting this application jointly in collaboration with another organisation? Yes No Is your business or associated entities currently authorised
- [Regulatory Sandbox Application 2](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/start-new-application/) - Start new application A problem was detected in the following Form. Submitting it could result in errors. Please contact the site administrator. Have you applied for FCA Innovation service in the past? Yes No Are you submitting this application jointly in collaboration with another organisation? Yes No Is your business or associated entities currently authorised
- [Register. Innovator SD](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/register-innovator-sd/) - ← Back to the application Sign up to FCA Innovation [ultimatemember form_id="779"] Already have an account? Sign in Supported by
- [Register. Innovator](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/register-innovator/) - ← Back to the application Sign up to FCA Innovation [ultimatemember form_id="92"] Already have an account? Sign in Supported by
- [User](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/user-innovator/) - [ultimatemember form_id="637"] [ultimatemember form_id="742"] [ultimatemember form_id="781"]
- [Thanks for you submission. Innovator SD](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thanks-for-you-submission-innovator-sd/) - Thanks for your submission! We are keen to learn more about your product. You can now sign up on our dedicated portal to submit your full application. Sign up
- [Thanks for your submission. Innovator](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/thanks-for-your-submission/) - Thanks for your submission! We are keen to learn more about your product. You can now sign up on our dedicated portal to submit your full application. Sign up
- [Members](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/members/) - [ultimatemember form_id="95"]
- [Logout](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/logout/)
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## Docs

- [When will Digital Sandbox open for application?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/when-will-digital-sandbox-open-for-application/) - We have now launched the permanent Digital Sandbox. If you are an innovator that wishes to participate, sign up to the platform, apply to the ‘Permanent Digital Sandbox’ event and choose the sector that you wish to apply for. Further details and eligibility criteria can be viewed on the FCA website.
- [How do I get regulatory approval through the sandbox and what information is needed?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/how-do-i-get-regulatory-approval-through-sandbox-and-what-information-is-needed-2/) - To conduct regulated activities in the UK, firms must be authorised or registered with us, unless certain exemptions apply. If your firm is accepted to the Sandbox, you will need to apply for the relevant authorisation or registration to test. We have a tailored authorisation process for firms accepted to the Sandbox and will provide support with the authorisation process. Any authorisation or registration will be restricted. This means that you’ll only
- [What ongoing support is available to help us launch a product quickly to the market?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/what-ongoing-support-could-be-available-to-help-us-go-to-market-and-test-quickly/) - If you want to test your proposition in the market with live consumers, please apply to the Regulatory sandbox. If we believe that another service might fit your needs better, we can refer your application to the most appropriate one.
- [I wish to get an update on my authorisation application](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-wish-to-get-an-update-on-my-authorisation-application/) - If you have submitted an authorisation FCA application and want to get an update on its status, you can check the progress of your application through the FCA's online system called Connect. Here are the steps to check the status of your application: Log in to the FCA Connect system using your username and password.
- [What is Digital Sandbox and what resources are provided there?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/what-is-digital-sandbox-and-what-resources-are-provided-there-2/) - FCA Digital Sandbox supports firms at early stage of product development with access to consumer and market data and showcase their solutions. In the meantime, the platform also provides the opportunity for data providers to showcase the API and access to the community.In a nutshell, the service offers: synthetic and publica available data asset to
- [I would like to arrange a meeting with your digital sandbox team, as I'm trying something innovative and new, and would like to know if it would require regulation.](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-would-like-to-arrange-a-meeting-with-your-digital-sandbox-team-as-im-trying-something-innovative-and-new-and-would-like-to-know-if-it-would-require-regulation/) - FCA Digital Sandbox provides access to data while the Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Pathways provides regulatory feedbacks to innovative propositions. However please note FCA innovation services are not substitute of compliance advice. For general queries on what constitutes regulated activities please see the website for reference.
- [Can companies that operate outside the UK send applications to the sandbox?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/can-companies-that-operate-outside-the-uk-send-applications-to-the-sandbox/) - Yes. The FCA digital sandbox does not require firm to be based in the UK. We welcome applications from international firms, as long as they have exposure to the UK market, i.e serving the UK clients/customers or planning to do so.
- [What type of data is provided in the Digital Sandbox platform?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/what-type-of-data-is-provided-in-the-digital-sandbox-platform/) - The FCA Digital Sandbox currently provides public and synthetic data assets include: Entities data Individual data, including company directors and auditors Consumers data, including consumer profiles, complaints and consumptions Payment and transactional data Financial statements data Loans and credit data, including credit report, credit history, lender and mortgages data Investment data including self-managed fund data
- [How does the sandbox work?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/how-does-the-sandbox-work/) - The FCA regulatory sandbox allows firms to test innovative products with live consumers. You need to apply and meet the eligibility criteria to be accepted. Please review this link which contains further information on the tools and support available.
- [How can I prepare to submit an application?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/how-can-i-prepare-to-submit-an-application/) - Please review the positive and negative indicators for our 5 eligibility criteria, download the draft application form to familiarise yourself with the information requested.
- [Can we apply to the Innovation Pathways or Regulatory Sandbox if the proof of concept is completed?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/if-the-poc-proof-of-concept-is-completed-can-we-apply-to-the-fca-for-a-sandbox-or-have-better-suggestions-for-reference/) - If proof of concept is completed, you can apply to Innovation Pathways or to the Regulatory sandbox. For firms that are not ready to test but need help understanding the FCA regulatory regime, Innovation Pathways is a better fit. If you want to test your proposition in the market with live consumers, apply to the Regulatory sandbox. If we believe that another service might fit your needs better we can refer
- [I would like some help understanding the regulatory implications of my innovation.](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-would-really-like-some-help-understanding-the-regulatory-implications-of-these-innovations/) - Financial regulation can be complex, particularly if you’re working on a product that doesn’t fit neatly into an existing regulatory category. It may also be challenging if you’re coming to regulation for the first time with a new idea. Our support can help you understand the complexities of regulation. We don’t tell you how to
- [Do I have to pay for the service?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/are-there-any-fees-to-apply/) - There are no fees to apply to FCA Innovation services.
- [Can you share details of firms supported within Innovation Pathways and acceptance rate into the service?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-am-an-investor-in-a-company-that-is-in-the-process-of-applying-please-advise-on-acceptance-rate-and-current-applicants/) - Under section 348 FSMA all information received for the purposes or in the discharge of our functions is confidential information and cannot be disclosed without express consent. For further information on acceptance rate please review our Innovation Hub market insights page
- [What is the difference between Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Pathways?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/can-i-apply-to-both-sandbox-and-innovation-pathways-and-what-is-the-difference-between-the-two/) - For firms that are not ready to test but need help understanding the FCA regulatory regime, Innovation Pathways is a better fit. If you want to test your proposition in the market with live consumers, apply to the Regulatory sandbox. We encourage you to apply to the service that better meets your needs. We can
- [Is the FCA offering support or high-level guidance on legal aspects?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/is-the-fca-offering-support-or-high-level-guidance-on-legal-aspects/) - Our support can help you understand the complexities of regulation. We don’t tell you how to organise your business, but we do help you understand our rules, the implications for your business model, and what you need to do to launch a regulated business. An informal steer is a tool we use to help firms understand the potential regulatory implications of their innovative product or business model. We can provide informal steers
- [Eligibility criteria mentions that you will consider applications from "firms of any size". Do we need to be a registered company before applying for the program?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/eligibility-criteria-mentions-that-you-will-consider-applications-from-firms-of-any-size-do-we-need-to-be-a-registered-company-before-applying-for-the-program/) - We provide support at any stage of development from the idea stage onwards. You do not need to be registered to apply to our services. However, be mindful that to meet the “in scope” criteria, the proposal need to be within our remit (intended for the UK market and consumers).
- [What kind of support is offered when a firm is incubated at the idea stage? ](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/what-kind-of-support-is-offered-when-a-firm-is-incubated-at-the-idea-stage/) - For firms that need help understanding the FCA regulatory regime and are at an early stage in their journey, Innovation pathways would be suggested. This service includes one to one discussions with a dedicated case manager to provide insight, clarity, and feedback on their business model. It might include signposting, discussions and feedback with FCA subject matter experts, informal steer and pre-authorisation meetings.
- [Your website states that you "can help firms at any stage of development, from the idea stage onwards". What is the minimum level of maturity required for consideration by the FCA?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/your-website-states-that-you-can-help-firms-at-any-stage-of-development-from-the-idea-stage-onwards-what-is-the-minimum-level-of-maturity-required-for-consideration-by-the-fca/) - We accept applications from firms of any size, at any stage of development and from all sectors of financial services. You don’t need to be ready to launch (or nearly ready to launch) to qualify for our support. We can help firms at any stage of development, from the idea stage onwards — provided they meet our criteria.
- [I am conducting a study about sandboxes and wanted to know if you could provide me with information/documentation related to the regulation, model protocols between the parties or any other information](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-am-conducting-a-study-about-sandboxes-and-wanted-to-know-if-you-could-provide-me-with-information-documentation-related-to-the-regulation-model-protocols-between-the-parties-or-any-other-informatio/) - Please find publicly available information in the following link. It includes a more detailed description of the eligibility criteria, process and tools available.
- [Can I apply to the sandbox whilst simultaneously applying for authorisation via a Principal for Appointed Representative status.](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/can-i-apply-to-the-sandbox-whilst-simultaneously-applying-for-authorisation-via-a-principal-for-appointed-representative-status/) - The FCA Regulatory sandbox is open to both authorised and unauthorised business. You need to meet the eligibility criteria in order to be successful.
- [I am emailing on behalf of another regulator and want to get in touch with the team](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-am-emailing-on-behalf-of-another-regulator-and-want-to-get-in-touch-with-the-team/) - Thanks for contacting us. Please go to the RKE platform where you can find featured content showcasing information and resources on the FCA Innovation Hub.
- [Can I apply to the sandbox if I am already and Appointed representative?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/can-i-apply-to-the-sandbox-if-i-am-already-and-appointed-representative/) - The FCA Regulatory sandbox is open to both authorised and unauthorised business.
- [Is a firm allowed to trade with live customers during the 6 month test period?](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/is-a-firm-allowed-to-trade-with-live-customers-during-the-6-month-test-period/) - The FCA regulatory sandbox involves testing with live consumers for a maximum period of 6 months.
- [I'm looking to operate/expand to multiple jurisdictions including the UK](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/test-answer-2/) - If you're looking to operate/expand to multiple jurisdictions including the UK, here are some steps you can take: Conduct Market Research: Conduct research on the local market conditions, cultural and legal differences, target audience and competitor landscape. It will help you understand the viability of your business in the new market and how to tailor
- [I wish to understand whether I need to get FCA permission or not](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-wish-to-understand-whether-i-need-to-get-fca-permission-or-not/) - Whether you need to obtain FCA permission or not depends on the nature of your business activities. In general, if you are carrying out any activities that are considered regulated by the FCA, you will need to obtain FCA permission before you can legally operate. This is to ensure that consumers are protected, and firms
- [I wish to understand what is FCA regulated activity](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/test-answer/) - FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) regulated activity refers to any activity that is regulated by the FCA under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The FCA is the regulatory body in the UK responsible for regulating financial services firms and financial markets to ensure that they operate in a way that is fair, transparent, and
- [I want to showcase my product/services to the FCA and get regulatory feedback](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs/i-want-to-showcase-my-product-services-to-the-fca-and-get-regulatory-feedback/) - If you want to showcase your product or services to the FCA and get regulatory feedback, there are several ways to do so: Innovation Hub: The FCA's Innovation Hub provides support for innovative financial products and services. You can apply to the Innovation Hub to receive regulatory feedback on your product or service. The FCA

## Docs Categories

- [Commonly asked questions](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs-category/commonly-asked-questions/)
- [Regulatory Sandbox](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs-category/regulatory-sandbox/)
- [Innovation Pathways](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs-category/innovation-pathways/)
- [Digital Sandbox](https://fcainnovation.co.uk/docs-category/digital-sandbox/)