We are pleased to share this brief overview of FBC research, events and memos from the first quarter of 2026.
This includes summaries of our recent in-person gatherings and webinars, memos detailing the latest FCA regulatory priorities, and information on forthcoming FBC events.
FBC corporate members can access all of these materials, and many more via the FBC Member Portal. We hope you find these resources valuable.
For more information on anything in this newsletter, please contact the FBC team at contact@fundboards.org – we’ll be happy to help.
FBC Event Summaries:
Summary of FBC Zoom Meeting: The Value of Good Governance in 2026 — January 2026
Industry experts shared real examples and practical insights on how governance has benefitted their organisations in measurable ways.
Summary of FBC Roundtable: Vertically Integrated Firms — February 2026 (meeting by invite only)
FBC’s Inaugural Governance Roundtable for Vertically Integrated Firms, held on 24 February, brought together senior leaders from across the investment value chain, for a candid peer-level discussion on governance practice, conflict management, and accountability for client outcomes.
Summary of FBC CEO & Chairs’ Roundtable — March 2026 (meeting by invite only)
FBC’s CEO & Chairs’ Roundtable, held on 19 March 2026 at Jupiter Asset Management, brought together chief executives, chairs, and a significant cohort of independent non-executive directors from FBC corporate member firms for a peer-level discussion on governance priorities and market developments.
Webinar recap: Redefining the UK Retail Investing Landscape — March 2026
FBC’s webinar on the UK Retail Investing Landscape, held on 26 March 2026, explored the recent FCA publications and their potential implications for market and product governance, distribution strategy, and intermediary markets.
FBC Regulatory Memos:
FBC Memo: Overview of FCA Publications Issued in December 2025 (published in February 2026)
This FBC memo summarises the FCA’s December 2025 publications, which significantly expand the Consumer Duty to encompass new areas of the market.
FBC Memo: FCA Regulatory Priorities — March 2026
This FBC memo summarises the FCA’s latest regulatory priorities and distils the key insights from its recent sector reports, including those on the wholesale buy-side.
FBC B Corp Impact Report — March 2026
FBC’s 2026 Impact Report reflects on our second year as a certified B Corp and the progress made across the 5 B Corp Impact Areas.
The report sets out how we are continuing to embed B Corp principles across the organisation — from strengthening governance frameworks and internal policies, to supporting our team and expanding our community initiatives.
Upcoming Q2 FBC Events:
- Research: FBC iNED Remuneration Study – Luxembourg FBC’s proprietary benchmarking of the remuneration arrangements of independent and non-executive directors on fund boards is extending into the Grand Duchy, providing verifiable, like-for-like data both fund and ManCo board directors. More information will follow.
- FBC Webinar: Key Findings of FBC AoV Benchmarking (16 April 2026) This digital meeting will include a discussion of the latest FBC benchmarking study on the Assessment of Value (AoV), examining how efficiently AFMs meet their AoV obligations, alongside key trends and emerging best practices in process governance and AoV methodology. Register here
- FBC Webinar: Liquidity oversight of funds with illiquid assets (5 May 2026) This session will present findings from FBC’s recent research into how fund and ManCo boards oversee liquidity in funds investing in less liquid assets. Register here
These events are part of FBC’s wider 2026 events programme.
Click here to view our full 2026 agenda.
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