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Irish financial firms struggle with consumer code implementation

The code demands that firms meet enhanced standards around digital accessibility, product transparency and support for vulnerable consumers.

Tribunal upholds the FCA’s market manipulation bans

The Upper Tribunal agreed with the FCA that the traders’ manipulative behaviour was dishonest and lacked integrity.

Synchronisation and beyond: enabling the next wave of financial innovation − speech by Victoria Cleland

Given at the 15th annual edition of City Week

IPTF warns of growing misrepresentation risk in protection

This powerful instalment confronts the reality that an estimated 52% of all declined income protection claims in 2024 were linked to some form of misrepresentation.

FCA's targeted support proposal could help millions left behind by the advice gap

It proposes a new regulated activity, called targeted support, and rightly acknowledges that the binary choice between generic guidance and full advice is failing too many people.

UK reforms AML rules for business services

The government says these firms are vital not only to the UK economy but to its reputation as a trusted global business hub.

Living between Dubai and Milan, but litigating in London

While private wealth may find a new centre of gravity further east, the gravitational pull of London’s courts will stay as strong as ever.

Calls to reform Lifetime ISAs over ‘nonsensical’ rules causing savers to lose their own money

A 25 per cent boost on a first-house deposit sounds a terrific deal - but the product itself can be complex and limiting

Statistical Notice 2025/04 - Bank of England Levy: Notification Document Levy Year 2025/26

Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder

FCA's targeted support proposal could help millions left behind by the advice gap

The scale of the problem is stark. Just 9% of adults received regulated financial advice last year, despite millions holding investible assets.

The European Accessibility Act is now live: What it means for digital businesses

The legislation sets harmonised requirements for private businesses offering key digital products and services, reinforcing the rights of all consumers to access technology on equal terms.

Upper Tribunal upholds Jes Staley ban

The FCA alleged that Mr Staley acted recklessly when he signed off the letter and the Tribunal agreed.

FCA chief Rathi signals pivot from risk aversion to growth

The chancellor sees the regulatory system as having regulated for risk, not growth,” he said.

FCA continues mortgage rule review to boost home ownership and support growth

The FCA is seeking a public conversation on the future of the mortgage market as part of its work to help consumers navigate their financial lives and to support economic growth.

The UK economy in an unpredictable world – speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at British Chamber of Commerce 2025 Global Annual Conference

FATF publishes new Guidance on Financial Inclusion and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Measures

The new guidance highlights that financial inclusion and the fight against financial crime are mutually supportive.

Revisiting the Norman Conquest of $4.86. Thoughts for the world today - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at Britain’s Return to the Gold Standard in 1925 Revisited, Bank of England

Authorities revise Memorandum of Understanding in relation to payments in the UK

Senior representatives from the Authorities have reviewed the effectiveness and efficiency of our coordination and cooperation under the MoU and how the MoU is working.

ESMA asks for feedback on simplifying fund reporting regime

ESMA is looking to make it easier for asset managers to deliver their fund reports for regulatory purposes.

CS Plaintiffs Achieve Stage Success

The names of these experts are not being disclosed, as objections could still be raised against the proposed persons.

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