On February 5, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) updated its webpage on the temporary measures introduced to regulatory reporting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (the Webpage).
In the Webpage, the FCA permits firms and their auditors flexibility in the submission deadline for annual report and accounts (FIN-A filings) in light of the challenges caused by the pandemic. Firms that wish to delay their 2021 submission can apply a two-month extension on submissions due up to and including July 31.
The FCA advises firms to submit FIN-A filings on time if it is possible to do so. The FCA also advises firms that all submissions should be made no later than September 30.