06/06/2025
20 million workers set to benefit from new Pension Schemes Bill
Millions of people across the UK will find it easier to manage and get more from their pensions thanks to the Government’s new Pension Schemes Bill.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
06/06/2025
Industry welcomes UK pension reforms but warns “devil is in the detail’
Markets and asset managers are watching closely as the legislation aims to simplify pension management, boost fund scale, and channel more capital into productive investment.
06/06/2025
FCA leads global crackdown on rogue finfluencers
In the UK, the FCA made three arrests in collaboration with the City of London Police, initiated criminal proceedings against three individuals and invited four others for interview.
06/06/2025
Monetary policy decisions
Inflation is currently at around the Governing Council’s 2% medium-term target.
06/05/2025
ECB reports on Bulgaria’s progress towards euro adoption
These policies are discussed in more detail in the report.
06/05/2025
20 million UK workers to benefit from new pension rules
The Bill will also require defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove value for money, protecting savers from poor returns.
06/04/2025
FCA statement on FundingSecure Limited complaints
Complainants have asked us to pay compensation for their financial losses because of the firm's failure.
06/04/2025
Zurich structured product specialist secures EU licence
Maverix Securities, which has three staff on the ground in Paris, has gained a French licence.
06/03/2025
Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive
First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding
06/03/2025
Allfunds appoints Véronique Uzan as Head of France
She will be based in Paris and report to Gianluca Renzini, Chief Commercial Officer for Allfunds.
06/02/2025
NatWest returns to full private ownership 17 years after £46bn UK bailout
Government sells final shares after rescue at height of financial crisis
05/30/2025
One day to go until closing of ESMA consultation on RTS for Green Bond Regulation
Commentators have until 30 May to respond to the ESMA consultation on RTS and ITS for the EU Green Bond Regulation.
05/30/2025
Finance IoM flags global AML award to local financial professional
IoM compliance analyst wins International Compliance Association Outstanding Achievement Award in Anti Money Laundering.
05/30/2025
UniCredit: Treasury Reaffirms Full Legitimacy of 'Golden Power' in Banco BPM Bid
UniCredit has filed an appeal with the Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) seeking a review of the application of the 'golden power.' The hearing is scheduled for June 4.
05/30/2025
Farrer & Co advises Suntera Global on the acquisition of Khepri Limited
The transaction reflects Suntera’s continuing ambitious growth strategy, designed to empower institutional clients with exceptional support across a broad and expanding range of alternative asset classes and jurisdictions.
05/29/2025
FCA statement on Basset & Gold complaints
Both were unregulated firms that raised funds by issuing mini-bonds.
05/28/2025
Citi Handlowy Announces Agreement to Sell Consumer Banking Business in Poland to Velobank S.A.
Transaction marks last of the announced international consumer sales as part of Citi’s strategic refresh
05/28/2025
UK FSCS trims annual levy expectations
The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme has today lowered its annual levy expectation for 2025/26 to £356m.
05/28/2025
Rebalancing risk to fuel growth
Speech by Dominic Holland, director of market oversight, at the Association of Corporate Treasurers Annual Conference 2025.
05/28/2025
The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updates
There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals.