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FCA takes action against HTX to stop illegal financial promotions

Since the rules came into force in October 2023, the FCA has engaged extensively with firms, and the majority have reacted positively in complying with the new regime.

FCA fines two individuals a combined £108,731 for insider dealing

This meant he had access to inside information about a major upcoming deal between Bidstack and a large video game publisher.

Brussels to revive campaign for bank deposit guarantee scheme

European Commission seeks to boost competitiveness of EU banks

The EBA launches consultation on simplifying the credit risk framework

Based on the comments received, the EBA will assess potential simplifications as part of its future policy work.

Bank of France chief’s surprise exit stokes suspicion among Macron’s opponents

Governor’s departure allows the French president to future-proof the central bank against a far-right government.

ECB keeps rates unchanged

The Governing Council is determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at its 2 % target in the medium term.

ECB in comfortable ‘wait and see’ position as it holds rates again

The most recent ECB staff projections saw inflation easing to 1.9% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, strengthening the case for holding rates for the foreseeable future.

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At the same time, the outlook is still uncertain, owing particularly to ongoing global trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Salary sacrifice shake-up could hit millions more workers, OBR warns

Previous Government analysis published shortly after the Budget estimated that around 7.7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions.

Nexus fails with FSCS following FCA action

The FSCS said it had received 15 claims relating to pensions and investments advice against the firm.

UK firms pitch future technologies in first ever defence 'Dragons' Den' event

Pioneering defence firms have pitched their innovations directly to major investors in a first-of-its-kind Dragons’ Den-style event, set up by the Ministry of Defence.

The £4m prenup case: A banker, mistress and a court warning

The case in question concerns a City banker who drained thousands from a joint marital account to finance an affair and has lost approximately £4m despite having a prenup in place.

FCA stops Advantage Wealth Management Ltd from carrying out regulated activities and imposes assets restriction

The action follows concerns that AWM is not being managed in a way that ensures that its affairs are conducted in a sound and prudent manner.

Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - February 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

RiskConcile confirms latest acquisition in growth strategy

Targets regulatory reporting in private, alts space

Upper Tribunal finds that Banque Havilland devised a plan to harm the Qatari economy

The Tribunal agreed with the FCA that significant fines should be imposed

ECB bank lending survey shows no imminent private investment surge

Loan demand by firms did increase somewhat, but mainly because of working capital and inventory needs.

FCA and SRA issue joint warning to firms representing motor finance commission claims

The regulators are reminding CMCs and law firms that they are expected to have robust checks in place to confirm consumers have not already instructed another representative.

Regulators announce first firms to join Scale-up Unit

The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have announced the first cohort of banks and building societies to benefit from their joint Scale-up Unit.

Encouraging innovation, managing risks: the ECB’s approach to digital transformation

Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and productivity. In banking, as in other sectors, standing still means falling behind.

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