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Non-Financial Misconduct Rule 2026 training

Two microlessons on the FCA's non-financial misconduct rule that took effect on 1 September 2026: who it covers, how COCON 1.1.7FR works and the revised Fit and Proper guidance, with a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Non-Financial Misconduct Rule 2026 course covers

This update course explains the FCA's new non-financial misconduct rule in two microlessons. On 1 September 2026, COCON 1.1.7FR made non-financial misconduct standards explicit across around 37,000 non-bank firms, not just banks. The course covers why the FCA acted, who's affected, how the rule defines unwanted conduct toward a colleague, key limits such as non-retrospection and personal culpability, and the revised Fit and Proper (FIT) guidance.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Explain the scope and impact of the FCA's policy statement PS25/23 from 1 September 2026
  • Identify which non-bank financial firms are now in scope
  • Update conduct rules training and induction materials for non-financial misconduct
  • Review speak-up channels and manager briefings
  • Align annual fitness and propriety assessments with the updated standards
  • Interpret COCON 1.1.7FR and the FIT guidance for managers and staff
Course contents

2 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson.

1Introduction: What Changed on 1 September 2026
2The New Rule in Detail: COCON 1.1.7FR and FIT

  1. Introduction: What Changed on 1 September 2026: Why the FCA acted and which firms the new rule covers.
  2. The New Rule in Detail: COCON 1.1.7FR and FIT: How the rule defines unwanted conduct, its limits and the revised FIT guidance.
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Learners finish every microlesson. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for The New Non-Financial Misconduct Rule: What Changed on 1 September 2026.

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Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Managers, HR and compliance teams in FCA-regulated firms, especially non-bank firms newly in scope
  • Staff who already know the conduct rules and need the update
  • Teams who run fit and proper assessments

Laws covered

  • FCA Code of Conduct sourcebook, COCON 1.1.7FR. In force from 1 September 2026, introduced by policy statement PS25/23. It covers unwanted conduct toward colleagues, such as bullying and harassment.
  • FCA Fit and Proper test (FIT). Revised guidance on non-financial misconduct in fitness and propriety assessments.
Background

What changed on 1 September 2026

The FCA's policy statement PS25/23 made non-financial misconduct standards explicit in its Conduct Rules. From 1 September 2026:

  • New conduct rule: COCON 1.1.7FR covers unwanted conduct toward colleagues, such as bullying and harassment.
  • Non-bank firms in scope: the standards now apply across around 37,000 non-bank firms, not just banks.
  • Limits: the rule isn't retrospective, and it focuses on personal culpability.
  • Fit and proper: revised FIT guidance covers how non-financial misconduct is considered.

This summary is background, not legal advice.

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Questions about Non-Financial Misconduct Rule 2026 training

How long is the Non-Financial Misconduct Rule 2026 course?

It's made up of 2 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What changed on 1 September 2026?

The FCA's new rule, COCON 1.1.7FR, made non-financial misconduct standards explicit in the Conduct Rules for around 37,000 non-bank firms, not just banks, alongside revised Fit and Proper guidance.

Does this replace our conduct rules training?

No. It's an update for people who already know the conduct rules. Pair it with Understanding Non-financial Misconduct (UK) or FCA Code of Conduct (UK).

Is there an assessment?

No. This update is made up of two microlessons. Learners get a certificate of completion when they finish.

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