We wrote a few weeks ago about incoming changes to how firms access their FCA systems to upgrade data protection. You can read that article here.
The new system will replace the current 6-digit passcode with the user needing to log in using a One Time Passcode (OTP).
The implementation date of 20th January has now been delayed until Thursday 2nd February.
We will provide further updates as and when these are available.
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