On 13 August 2024, the FCA published a new web page concerning a bond consolidated tape.
On the web page the FCA sets out its work so far on a bond consolidated tape and sets out next steps.
The next steps include the FCA working with an external provider to finalise the tender design to appoint a bond consolidated tape provider (CTP). The FCA will share updates on the progress of this work, including commencement of the tender, on the web page. It expects to commence the tender before the end of this year. The FCA asks those parties who are interested in taking part in the tender process for appointing the bond CTP to contact it by 13 September 2024. Interested parties should email stephen.hanks@fca.org.uk.