Information Density: Financial Conduct Authority – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

Financial Conduct Authority

(https://fca.org.uk) 📸 Data Snapshot: May 30, 2026
Information Density — The Lens

Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.

Info Density Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
27 Impact Weight: 30 / 100
90% Reputation

The site exhibits exceptionally high information density. Headings are functional and devoid of power-word fluff, using specific nouns like ‘Motor finance consumer redress scheme’ and ‘Retail Banking Business Models Data.’ The ratio of substance to fluff is among the highest measured, with body text dominated by technical protocols (SM&CR, CRR), legislative references, and specific document identifiers like Handbook Notice 141.

Information Density is read straight from the body copy: how much of the text carries grounded, checkable substance versus hollow filler. Below is the clean text the engine analyzed, then the industry’s known generic-claim patterns to weigh it against.

📝 The Narrative — clean text per page (the substance-vs-filler signal)
HOMEPAGE (https://fca.org.uk) Financial Conduct Authority | FCA
My FCA is a portal for firms

Access your Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData tasks in one place. Find out more.

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[H1] Welcome to the Financial Conduct Authority
We enable a fair and thriving financial services market, for the good of consumers and the economy.

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[H2] For consumers
Car finance complaints
Fake FCA communications
Warning List of unauthorised and clone firms
See our consumer information

[H2] For firms
Motor finance complaints: firm information
Consumer Duty
FCA support services for firms
See our firm information

https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/fca-firm-checker

[H2] FCA Firm Checker
Our new tool for consumers makes it easier to check if financial services firms are authorised and have permission to sell you products and services.

Check a firm

[H2] Resources

My FCA

Financial Services Register

RegData

FCA Handbook

Connect

Online Invoicing System

Authorisation: new to regulation

/firms/my-fca

[H2] My FCA is a portal for firms
Sign in using your existing details for direct access to Connect, Online Invoicing and RegData tasks. Scheduled tasks have a due date and status so you can see what needs to be completed and when.

Find out more

[H2] Latest news

News stories, Consumer news
Court approves distribution of money recovered from Argento Wealth
Published: 29/05/2026
Press Releases
Firms have improved but must do more to prevent sanctions breaches
Published: 28/05/2026
News stories, Consumer news
Sukate & Bezeboh Ltd enters administration
Published: 28/05/2026

See all news

[H2] What we do
We regulate financial services firms and markets in the UK, setting standards for firms to meet and holding them to account if they don't. Find out more about our work.

[H2] About us
We aim to support a healthy and successful financial system, so consumers get a fair deal.
Our role

[H2] Publications
Have your say on our live consultations, or browse our final rules and other resources.
Our publications

[H2] Join us
Our people work across law, insurance, banking, policy, technology services and more.
How to apply

[H2] Annual Public Meeting 2026
This year's APM will take place at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh on Tuesday 6 October. It will be online and in-person. Registration will open shortly.

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[H2] Our strategy in action
Our work helps underpin the UK's reputation as a leading financial centre, where consumers trust financial services and firms can operate with clarity and certainty.

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[H2] Highlighting the risks of investment hype
We ran a cinema ad campaign to encourage new investors to do their own research.
What we said

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[H2] Helping social tenants keep their compensation
Some claims management companies don't make it clear they'll charge a fee for claims.
What we did

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[H2] Cracking down on misleading credit brokers
Some credit brokers offer high-cost short-term credit without warning of the potential risks.
Learn more

[H2] Sign up for FCA newsletters and email alerts

Be notified of FCA news, publications, events and unauthorised firm warnings.
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SUB-PAGE (https://fca.org.uk/publications/search-results/) Publications search results | FCA
[H2] Search results

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[H3]
Consolidated list of waivers, modifications and CRR permissions granted
[xlsx]

Waivers and CRR notices
Published: 29/05/2026
Last modified: 29/05/2026

Consolidated list of waivers, modifications and CRR Permissions

[H3]
PS26/8: Retail Banking Business Models Data
[pdf]

Policy statements
Published: 29/05/2026

The FCA is introducing an annual regulatory reporting return for retail banks and building societies, replacing ad hoc data collections.

[H3]
FOI2026/00689 Annex B
[csv]

Published: 29/05/2026

List of authorised firms providing credit references (Articles 89A and 89B)

[H3]
Handbook Notice 141
[pdf]

Handbook
Published: 29/05/2026

This Handbook Notice describes the changes to the FCA Handbook and other material made by the FCA Board under its legislative and other statutory powers on 23 April 2026 and 28 May 2026.

[H3]
FOI2026/00652 Annex A
[csv]

Published: 29/05/2026

Number of regulated retirement interest only mortgages 2021-25

[H3]
FCA v Argento Wealth – order – appendices 1-2 omitted
[pdf]

Documents
Published: 29/05/2026

FCA v Argento Wealth – order – appendices 1-2 omitted

[H3]
Short positions disclosed to us
[xlsx]

Data
Published: 29/05/2026
Last modified: 29/05/2026

The Short Selling Regulation (SSR) introduced a private and public notification regime for investors who hold net short positions in certain financial instruments. This document shows the public short positions disclosed to the FCA.

[H3]
FOI2026/00689 Annex A
[csv]

Published: 29/05/2026

List of authorised firms providing credit references (Articles 89A and 89B)

[H3]
Notice of Decision 2025: Marshalls Cosmetic Machines Ltd - On 29 May 2026 an annulment application was accepted by the Authority and the firm’s authorisation was restored (fca.org.uk)
[pdf]

Decision notices
Published: 29/05/2026

This Notice of Decision refers to a failure to carry on regulated activities. We imposed a cancellation. However, on 29 May 2026 an annulment application was accepted by the Authority and the firm’s authorisation was restored.

[H3]
FCA v Argento Wealth – distribution judgment
[pdf]

Documents
Published: 29/05/2026

FCA v Argento Wealth – distribution judgment

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SUB-PAGE (https://fca.org.uk/firms/) Firms | FCA
My FCA is a portal for firms

Access your Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData tasks in one place. Find out more.

[H2] Quick links

My FCA

Financial Services Register

RegData

FCA Handbook

Connect

Online Invoicing System

Authorisation: new to regulation

/firms/my-fca

[H2] My FCA is a portal for firms
Sign in using your existing details for direct access to Connect, Online Invoicing and RegData tasks. Scheduled tasks have a due date and status so you can see what needs to be completed and when.

Find out more

[H2] Topics

[H2] Tasks for regulated firms
Appointed representatives
Approved persons
Change in control
Firm details – change and attest
Regulatory reporting
Regulatory Priorities reports
Variation of permission

[H2] Your business
Client money and assets
Fees and levies
Financial crime
Operational resilience
Training and competence
Whistleblowing

[H2] Your customers
Access to cash
Cost of living
Fair treatment of customers
Financial promotions and adverts
Unfair contract terms
Treating vulnerable consumers fairly

/firms/support-services

[H2] How the FCA can support you as a UK or international firm
We know each firm’s journey is unique, from start-up and launch, to product and service evolution and expansion. We offer a range of services to firms wanting to operate in the UK.

Find the right service for you

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[H2] Find out more on

[H2]
Authorisations

See if your firm needs to be authorised or registered, how to apply or cancel, and the required fees.
Find out more

[H2]
Senior Managers and Certification Regime

The SM&CR aims to reduce harm to consumers and strengthen market integrity.
How it applies to your firm

/firms/consumer-duty

[H2] Consumer Duty
Our Duty sets higher and clearer standards of consumer protection across financial services, and requires firms to put their customers’ needs first.

How your firm can implement it

[H2] Latest consultations

CP26/16: Registration of authorised fund assets
CP26/15: Reviewing the financial promotions rules for consumer credit
GC26/3: Primary Market Bulletin No. 63
CP26/14: Changes to information flows for UK equity IPOs
PS26/6: Senior Managers and Certification Regime review

Show all consultations

[H2] Latest policy and guidance

PS26/8: Retail Banking Business Models data
FG26/2: Primary Market Bulletin No. 63
PS26/5: Changes to the UK Short Selling Regime
PS26/4: Financial Services Compensation Scheme – Management Expenses Levy Limit 2026/27
PS26/3: Motor finance consumer redress scheme

Latest policy and guidance

Sign up to Regulation Round-up, our monthly newsletter to firms on hot topics, events and sector news.
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SUB-PAGE (https://fca.org.uk/firms/my-fca/) My FCA | FCA
My FCA is a portal for firms. Sign in to access Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData.

[H2]
On this page

Sign inWhat you can do in My FCAHow My FCA worksWhat you need to knowManaging users

[H2] Sign in
You can sign in to My FCA at any time.When you can use Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData will not change.When you sign in to My FCA, we will tell you if a system is not available.Add https://myfca.fca.org.uk to your firm’s allow list of trusted websites.Sign in to My FCAWe recommend using Google Chrome to access My FCA.

[H2] What you can do in My FCA
Link directly to regulatory returns you need to submit in RegData and attestations you need to complete in Connect.View and action invoices, fee tariff data requests, and credit refund requests in Online Invoicing System. They will appear in your task list once they have been issued. Find out more about fees and levies and the annual fee cycle.Go direct to Connect, RegData and Online Invoicing System, if you have access.Read system notices and regulatory updates including Regulation Round-up.Look up rules and guidance in our Handbook.Check your firm’s public record directly on the Financial Services Register.Work out your annual fee using our Fee Calculator.

[H2] How My FCA works
Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData users who are registered for multi-factor authentication can sign in to My FCA using their existing details.  Your scheduled tasks are in one place with a due date and status. You can see what needs to be completed for your firm and when for the next 14 months.  View your Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData scheduled tasks, and link directly to them, if you have access to the system and task.Navigate to and from My FCA and the systems you have access to without needing to sign in again.

[H2] What you need to know
Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData are accessed via sign in to My FCA.There are no changes to your firm’s reporting, invoicing, and attestation deadlines because of My FCA.Your reminder emails for scheduled tasks in Connect, Online Invoicing System and RegData have a link to sign in to My FCA.We will add more functionality and features over time to My FCA.

[H2] Managing users
User management is still in each system.Any access requests for Connect and RegData should be sent to the Principal User.To access a firm on Online Invoicing System, you need your firm’s unique validation code and Firm Reference Number.Adding a user for Connect and RegData must be done in each system.When adding a new user to a firm on Connect or linking to a firm on Online Invoicing System, you need to make sure that they complete the registration process before they sign in to My FCA.

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Page updates

27/03/2026
: Information changed Update on sign in for Connect and OIS users.
05/12/2025
: Information added fee tariff data requests added to section on what you can do in My FCA
28/11/2025
: Information changed update to information about signing in
19/08/2025
: Editorial amendment Corrected to remove URL.
05/08/2025
: Editorial amendment hyperlink removed from callout box
23/07/2025
: Editorial amendment restructure of page to create managing users section
27/06/2025
: Information added Online Invoicing System tasks integration with My FCA
24/04/2025
: Information added reminder emails
04/04/2025
: Information added user registration

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[H2] On this page
Sign inWhat you can do in My FCAHow My FCA worksWhat you need to knowManaging users

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In this section

My FCA terms and conditions

Connect

RegData

Online Invoicing System

Information for newly authorised firms

Find out more on authorisation

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🧭 Industry Context — common generic-claim patterns in Government, Municipal & Public Sector to weigh the text against
Generic Claims: serving our community, committed to transparency, working for you, building a better future for all, your voice matters, accountable to the people…
Red Flags: no published financial data, no meeting minutes or decision records, contact information that leads to dead ends, claims of transparency without published data, no complaints or feedback mechanism, outdated information across service pages…
Semantic Drift Patterns: homepage claims digital-first but most services require in-person visits, transparency commitment but no meeting minutes published, citizen engagement language but no consultation mechanisms, claims efficiency but service pages show bureaucratic processes…
Proof Expectations: published budgets and financial statements, council meeting minutes and agendas, performance metrics and service delivery data, FOI response rates and timelines, elected official contact information and records, audit reports and compliance documentation…
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