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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.

Private equity must be wary of regulators amid wealth deal spree

The increasing regulatory burden has become a challenge for buyers, a leading investor in the sector says

Major UK pension change 2026 includes new '£1,000 rule'

Major pension reforms will give people better access to their money and make it easier to understand their retirement savings - but some changes will hit taxpayers in the pocket

EBA launches consultation on amendments to Guidelines on the systemic risk buffer

The revised Guidelines aim to facilitate a more effective use of the systemic risk buffer to address systemic risks stemming from climate change.

BCL Sanctions Round-Up: Key UK and Global Developments

It considers, amongst other matters, OFSI’s imposition of a monetary penalty on the Bank of Scotland

French fund manager blasts EU regulators

This is the view of Hughes Beuzelin, chief executive of French fund manager BDL Capital Management.

Government response to Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) Investigation into Women’s State Pension age communications and associated issues

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden delivered a speech to Parliament to announce the Government's new response to the PHSO State Pension age communication investigation as it relates to communications on State Pension age.

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