UK regulator to hold 40,000 firms' bosses accountable for workplace abuse

On 1 September 2026, the UK's financial watchdog extends workplace conduct rules on bullying, sexual harassment, racism and violence to about 40,000 firms beyond banks — insurers, pension funds, brokers and hedge funds. Senior bosses will face personal accountability. The watchdog cites survey data showing bullying and harassment as the most reported misconduct type.