WCAG 2.2: Nine New Success Criteria Every Financial Platform Must Meet
Breaking down the nine new WCAG 2.2 success criteria and their specific impact on banking, trading, and investment platforms.
WCAG 2.2 introduces nine new success criteria that directly impact financial platforms. From focus appearance to dragging movements, these updates address previously overlooked accessibility barriers.
Focus Appearance (2.4.11)
Interactive elements must have a clearly visible focus indicator meeting minimum area and contrast requirements. For trading platforms with dense data tables, this is particularly important.
Dragging Movements (2.5.7)
Any functionality triggered by dragging must have a single-pointer alternative. This affects chart interactions, portfolio rebalancing sliders, and drag-to-reorder features in financial dashboards.
Consistent Help (3.2.6)
Help mechanisms must appear in the same relative location across pages. Banking portals and investment platforms must ensure their support chat, phone numbers, and FAQ links are consistently positioned.