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Trial date set for individual charged with illegal promotions

Ms Beck entered a not guilty plea and the date of her trial has been set as 12 June 2028.

WFW advises Société Générale-led syndicate on US$375m ten MPC Container Ships feeder vessels acquisition financing

The transaction supports MPCC’s fleet renewal and expansion strategy whilst contributing to enhanced operational and environmental efficiency in container shipping.

FCA sees victims’ money returned from convicted fraudster

John Burford has been ordered to pay his victims £655,951

Strengthening resilience across an increasingly interconnected financial system

Financial services rely on a network of providers working behind the scenes – including technology, data and operational service providers.

CWM pension scammer faces jail after losing final appeal against fraud conviction

Jody Smart faces a four-year sentence

FCA censures Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited

The promotions also failed to state that these fees would be deducted from investors’ money.

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

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

PS18/26 – Solvency UK: Post-implementation reporting and disclosure amendments and Own Funds permissions update

The PRA has taken this approach to support a streamlined and efficient implementation for firms, with all reporting changes being made through a single taxonomy update.

Linklaters advises SWIAT on the establishment of a European cooperative for the international blockchain initiative RL1

The RL1 network is built on SWIAT’s DLT infrastructure, which is transferred to the cooperative.

Bank and FCA appoint members to their Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Harmonisation Taskforce

The taskforce comprises three separate working groups: a main Policy group, supported by a Strategy group and an Architecture group.

EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn

German property industry says capital requirements risk making housing, commercial development and energy upgrades harder to finance

Stronachs recognised as leading law firm in Scotland for its Private Client expertise

Previously recognised as an Up and Coming lawyer, she has been ranked Band 2 for the first time after being praised for her professionalism and approachable manner.

Monetary developments in the euro area: June 2026

Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations stood at 4.0% in June, unchanged from previous month

Banks’ expected demand for central bank reserves and standard refinancing operations

Report from the Eurosystem survey conducted in Q4 2025

You don't need to pay to claim: FCA launches nationwide car finance campaign

Many car finance customers are already acting – 59% have made or are considering a claim – but a significant group (23%) say they are unsure of their options.

UK pension giants join forces to unlock £1bn to back Britain’s innovators

Pension fund could be used to back the next generation of high-growth British science and technology companies.

Arrests and searches made as part of a fraud and money laundering investigation

The arrests and searches were carried out by the police’s Eastern Region Special Operations Unit and South East Regional Organised Crime Unit with the FCA.

ECB pauses for breath, but door remains open for future rate hikes

The ECB is at a much more comfortable starting point than the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, and as such can be a little more cautious in acting depending on the data.

ECB to extend use of climate factors in Eurosystem collateral framework to non-financial corporate credit claims

The extension is designed to further strengthen the Eurosystem’s risk management framework by addressing financial uncertainties related to the green transition.

Willis welcomes UK captive reforms but urges broader overhaul

The proposals are pragmatic, proportionate, and aligned with international trends in captive supervision.”

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