10/24/2025
Goodbye, tax havens? OECD and EU tightening on new tax rules.
The era when simply opening an account in a “restricted” country was enough to avoid national taxes is over.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/24/2025
FCA bans and fines advisor £100,281 for insider dealing
The day before the announcement, Mr Dwane used the inside information and sold his own and a family member’s 125,000 shares worth £124,287.
10/23/2025
Berne Financial Services Agreement for UK and Swiss firms
The BFSA uses outcomes-based mutual recognition to enable firms to take part in cross-border trade in financial services to wholesale and sophisticated clients.
10/23/2025
UK government gives green light to expand CDC pension schemes
The government said millions of people could see their pension savings increase by up to 60%
10/23/2025
FCA signals rewards for firms that ‘do the right thing’
Recognising when something has gone wrong, taking responsibility, and putting things right for consumers is central to how we approach enforcement.
10/23/2025
The AML/CFT colleges framework is maturing, the EBA finds
The Report also finds that a key objective of the framework is yet to be fulfilled, i.e to address issues that affect several group entities in a coordinated manner.
10/23/2025
Govt rejects AJ Bell’s Pension Tax Lock call ahead of Budget
Instead, it pointed to the newly established Pensions Commission, which it said would make recommendations to the government on the broader questions of adequacy, fairness and sustainability.
10/23/2025
PS17/25 – Matching Adjustment Investment Accelerator
This would allow them to include within their MA portfolio, a limited quantity of self-assessed MA eligible or ‘MAIA assets’ i.e. assets with features not covered by their existing MA permission.
10/23/2025
Europe’s geopolitical challenges – defence spending and the US dollar
At the turn of the century, USD represented 75% of global reserves, equivalent to $16 trillion.
10/22/2025
Belgium proposes technical amendments to its Pillar Two legislation
The draft bill amends the definition of key Pillar Two concepts such as for example the concept of a ‘group’ for Pillar Two purposes.
10/22/2025
Bank of England’s private credit ‘alarm bells’ show bigger problem
More regulators are waving the flag, but it is becoming clear that the explosion of this sector has been allowed with few checks, balances or guardrails.
10/22/2025
New blueprint for AI regulation could speed up planning approvals, slash NHS waiting times, and drive growth and public trust
A new blueprint for AI regulation is being announced by the Technology Secretary today (Tuesday 21st October) to help drive innovation and growth.
10/22/2025
The transmission of monetary policy: financial conditions and credit dynamics
The Governing Council is determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at its 2% target in the medium term.
10/22/2025
ESMA publishes implementing rules on loan-originating AIFs
The draft rules determine the requirements with which LO AIFs must comply to maintain an open-ended structure.
10/22/2025
Better than expected inflation figures puts spotlight on Chancellor not to make things worse
This is directly linked to the poor harvests resulting from extreme weather patterns and, while it may revert periodically, looking ahead food prices seem likely to be structurally higher and an ongoing challenge.
10/21/2025
Understanding sustained growth: the 2025 Nobel Prize and why it matters for Europe
The winning research is highly relevant for the euro area economy.
10/21/2025
Bundesbank President Nagel to receive the Foreign Policy Association Medal
The FPA referred to Dr Nagel as one of Europe’s most respected economic leaders, guiding Germany’s central bank during a period of profound global change.
10/20/2025
Global economy 'yet to feel the pain' from tariffs, European Central Bank president says
“These two-thirds borne by two corporates, essentially, the exporter and the importer, is based on a squeeze of their margins,” she said. “How long are they going to put up with a squeeze of the margin — to be seen. And when they d
10/20/2025
TISA urges FCA to refine targeted support rules to avoid confusion and ensure successful implementation
While strongly supporting the regime in general, TISA has raised concerns about the FCA’s proposed mandatory signposting requirements for pension communications and its approach to remuneration disclosures.
10/20/2025
Financial crime oversight in corporate finance firms shows gaps, says FCA
The FCA also identified examples of good practice.