Frequently asked questions

• What is the Permenant Digital Sandbox?
  Introduced on August 1, 2023, the Permanent Digital Sandbox is a service provided by the FCA Innovation Hub, designed to facilitate the development and launch of cutting-edge solutions within the financial services industry. The service offers participants access to GDPR-compliant data and APIs to explore the art of the possible for solution building, valuable feedback from mentors to refine and optimise solutions and opportunities to become part of the sandbox community and broader FinTech ecosystem.

  A typical Permanent Digital Sandbox project runs from 3 to 12 months and we welcome applications from all sectors across the financial service industry. Please visit our website for more information about the Permanent Digital Sandbox.
   

• What is the Digital Sandbox?
  Please visit our website for more information about Digital Sandbox.
   
• Where is the Permanent Digital Sandbox Spring Expo taking place?
  The event will take place in-person only at our FCA Headquarters: 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN.
   
• Can more than one person attend from my firm?
  Yes, but the event requires a diverse range of participants and we take this into account in our selection process. Please submit one registration form per person. Please note, registration does not guarantee participation.
   
• I am no longer able to attend - can I send someone in my place?
  Yes, please email digital.sandbox@fca.org.uk with the change of details.
   
• What if I need to cancel my registration?
  Please email digital.sandbox@fca.org.uk if you would like to cancel your registration.
   
• Can I attend as an observer?
  Yes, please register to apply.
   
• Can you confirm my attendance for CPD purposes?
  Following your attendance at the event, we will send an email with the event details that you can use to submit to your professional association. 
   
• What is the dress code for the event?​​​
  Please wear whatever you feel comfortable in and/or would wear to work on a normal business day (casual to business casual).

 

Please email digital.sandbox@fca.org.uk with any other questions.