FCA tweaks rules ahead of pensions dashboard connection dates

Firms will be COBS 19.11 compliant when they connect to CDA

Jasmine Urquhart
clock • 1 min read

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has changed the rules that govern how firms must connect their data to the pensions dashboard service ahead of planning implementation dates.

The modification means firms will be compliant with obligations under Conduct of Business (COBS) 19.11 when they connect to the central digital architecture (CDA) in line with their connection deadlines, which run up to 31 October 2026. Firms which connect before this deadline will be compliant with all the regulations' provisions for "at least 80% of its relevant pension scheme members", the FCA said. It added previous rules would potentially "deter firms" from complying with their connection deadlines if they were not able to comply with COBS 19.11 for all of their relevant scheme m...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

Gender pensions gap grows to £113,000

Gender pensions gap grows to £113,000

Report finds more than a third of women are likely to face poverty in retirement

Martin Richmond
clock 18 November 2025 • 3 min read
The FOMO-fuelled run on the pensions bank – where the Treasury is the only winner

The FOMO-fuelled run on the pensions bank – where the Treasury is the only winner

'You can't build a savings culture on a foundation of uncertainty'

Matt Storey
clock 17 November 2025 • 5 min read
Chancellor's potential salary sacrifice plan: A 'high risk gamble built on low quality data'

Chancellor's potential salary sacrifice plan: A 'high risk gamble built on low quality data'

Govt reportedly considering introducing a £2,000 salary sacrifice annual cap

Joseph Warne
clock 14 November 2025 • 4 min read