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Regulators launch joint taskforce to crack down on poor practice in motor finance claims

The announcement comes as the FCA prepares to set out its final compensation scheme for motor finance customers.

Swiss lawmakers signal compromise on $22bn UBS capital plan

Decision could be published in April with foreign capital requirements component moving to parliament for debate

Millions of car finance customers to get payouts this year as FCA goes ahead with compensation scheme

The FCA has made several changes to the free to use scheme in response to conflicting feedback from consumers, their representatives, firms, manufacturers and industry bodies.

AILO warns advisers unregistered UK trusts will delay offshore bond transactions

UK trusts holding Irish-issued life policies must be registered on CRBOT

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025

To understand the significance of the reforms, it is helpful to consider the current legal landscape for residential tenancies in England.

FCA responds to Complaint Commissioner’s report on the British Steel Pension Scheme

This has improved intelligence sharing, enabling us to identify defined benefit pension transfer risks more swiftly.

FCA fines Dinosaur Merchant Bank Limited for market abuse surveillance failures

Given their high-risk nature, firms must have strong and reliable surveillance arrangements to prevent insider dealing and market manipulation.

FCA shifts away from annual reviews and opens path for practical, proportionate advice

Too often they face a binary choice between paying for a comprehensive service that is disproportionate to the task or receiving no regulated support at all.

Industry welcomes UK government’s move to mandate ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting

Reboot has been campaigning for ethnicity pay gap reporting to be mandatory for over five years

EFAMA outlines key recommendations for PEPP and IORP success

The Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP) and broader supplementary pension reforms are vital tools for channelling long-term savings into capital markets and supporting economic growth across the EU.

FCA sets out next phase of smarter, more effective regulation

The new authorisation tool is being developed internally and will be integrated into existing FCA systems.

Dentons advises Transitions Europe, a fund managed by Arkéa REIM, on the acquisition of an office building in Kraków

The building also holds WELL Health-Safety and WiredScore Platinum certifications confirming user safety standards and the quality of the digital infrastructure.

The EBA publishes its second MREL impact assessment Report

The Report shows that EU banks have continued to build up MREL resources, developing market access with limited impact on their business models.

Testing plan launched for T+1 in joint UK, EU, Switzerland exercise

Further probes industry readiness for new trading requirements

FCA plans to help people get more financial advice for important decisions

Simplified forms of advice can help consumers with more straightforward needs and do not require a full assessment of all their financial circumstances, making it more accessible and affordable.

Gender Pensions Gap 2026

Since its introduction in 2012, auto-enrolment policy has led to UK women trailing men in pension savings by £7.7 billion

Industry guide launches on AI, fincrime and compliance

Latest guide from Funds Europe's Intelligence arm outlines key challenges and practices to address

The European banking sector enters period of geopolitical uncertainty from a position of strength

The RDB provides disclosures on EU/EEA banks’ direct exposures to counterparties located in the Middle East, which totalled to EUR 132bn at end-2025.

PRA hits The Bank of London with £2 million penalty for "failing to act with integrity"

The failings occurred during a turbulent period for the bank between October 2021 and May 2024

Number of Isa millionaires trebles to 17,600 in past three years as Britons make full use of tax-free accounts

Under higher return assumptions, the number could have grown further still.

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