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Statement by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the fifty-third meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee

The adverse effects on the global economy from the war in the Middle East primarily stem from the sharp increase in energy prices.

EIB Group, European Commission and IFC back Biovac to build Africa’s first end-to-end multi-vaccine manufacturing site

The project will expand Africa’s vaccine manufacturing capacity, support equitable access to essential immunisations and strengthen preparedness for future pandemics.

Prudential Regulation Authority Business Plan 2026/27

This year’s business plan confirms the PRA’s continued focus on safety and soundness and policyholder protection, alongside a proportionate and efficient approach to regulation.

This time is different? Speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at the HLS-PIFS Symposium on “Building the Financial System of the 21st Century: An Agenda for Europe and the United States”

UK firms face “converging risks” as disruption accelerates, Aon warns

The survey reveals that the most significant risks for UK businesses are not only intensifying, but converging in ways that demand a strategic, resilient response.

A legal and regulatory synthesis on the future of financial compliance

Latest guide from Funds Europe Intelligence cites awareness needed as the regulatory and legal landscape shifts

Revolut’s UK banking licence unlikely to disrupt incumbents, Citi says

Revolut reported 13 million UK customers and 69 million globally, with transaction volumes rising 67% year-over-year to £986 billion in 2025.

FCA consults on guidance on UK’s future crypto regime

Building on that, the FCA is consulting on new guidance to help firms understand how they might be affected by the regulatory regime for cryptoassets.

Sparking the transformation of finance: tokenisation and the role of central banks

Financial innovation should help capital find its most productive use and risk find its best owner at the lowest possible cost.

FSB Chair Warns of Rising Strains in the Financial System

The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war.

FCA takes next steps toward enforcement action against Hartley Pensions and an individual

The FCA alleges that the individual dishonestly used the pension funds and made false representations to obtain money for a company that they owned.

Two-way street − speech by Alan Taylor

Given at the PSE–BdF Conference on International Macroeconomics in Historical Perspective at the Banque de France in Paris

The EBA publishes Report on banks’ dry run testing of their recovery plans

The analysis finds that most institutions recognise the value of dry runs and use the lessons learned to improve their recovery planning arrangements.

FCA sets out vision for open finance to empower consumers and businesses

This will give financial services firms a more complete picture of consumers’ and businesses’ finances, enabling more personalised and inclusive services, alongside more competitive pricing and stronger fraud protection.

UK government waters down pensions mandation powers

The amendment clarified that the power to mandate where pension schemes invest will be tied to the targets in the existing Mansion House Accord

Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy

How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy.

The EBA consults on major simplification of supervisory reporting to deliver a simpler, smarter and more proportionate framework

The proposals aim to reduce the reporting burden for EU banks while ensuring that supervisory authorities continue to receive the information they need to fulfil their supervisory responsibilities.

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