FCA accelerates 'digital sandbox' pilot plans amid coronavirus

Prior to the pandemic the FCA had been exploring the concept of a digital sandbox, which would allow innovative firms to test and develop proofs of concept in a digital testing environment, and enable greater collaboration to solve industry-wide problems. The regulator has decided to move forward with plans sooner than anticipated so it can provide support to firms looking to tackle coronavirus-related challenges facing firms and consumers.  It said it will particularly support firms developing specific coronavirus-related work, and will evaluate the effectiveness of the feature or to...