UK FCA seeks views on fund rule exemptions for tokenized gold
The FCA said uncertainty over whether some tokenized gold products fall under UK fund rules could affect adoption and investor access.
The FCA said uncertainty over whether some tokenized gold products fall under UK fund rules could affect adoption and investor access.
[Update, Sept. 14, 2026, 10:17 UTC: Added information from the UK FCA’s call for input and feedback statement.]
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking feedback on whether some tokenized gold products should be exempt from fund rules as regulators examine their use in wholesale markets.
The regulator said it may consider several policy responses depending on industry feedback. These include clarifying existing rules, developing a recognized classification for specific regulatory purposes and assessing targeted rule or legislative changes.