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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.

Financial services misconduct reports up 10%

Financial services firms must report breaches to the FCA when an employee breaks one or more of its conduct rules.

Regulators clear Brookfield Wealth Solutions takeover of Just Group

As of June, wealth management firm BWS had approximately $140 billion in total assets.

Combined monetary policy decisions and statement

It will have a material impact on near-term inflation through higher energy prices.

UK passport rule change prompts some expats to rethink British citizenship

Travellers with a different passport will have to provide a certificate confirming right of abode

How technology is changing the pensions conversation

As consumers consider their financial futures more holistically, the system must work together to support informed long-term decision making.

SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers

The SEC’s decision means that directors and officers of EEA FPIs will not be required to comply with these specific US reporting obligations.

FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and firms are increasingly reliant on third party providers.

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

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

House of Lords votes to scrap government power to mandate where pension schemes invest

It comes as a blow to pensions minister Torsten Bell, who has been adamant about keeping the reserve power

UK Upper Tribunal decision on obligations of those in investment management distribution chains

The FCA’s Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS) imposes suitability obligations on firms that manage investments

PS7/26 – Operational resilience: Operational incident and third-party reporting

It will also support the identification of critical third parties (CTPs) and assess where critical nodes of failure could arise.

The EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules

Competent Authorities across the EU are reminded that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against any rules that have been deactivated.

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