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Leonteq announces board nominations and publishes agenda for the EGM 2026

The Board of Directors of Leonteq has nominated Andreas Casutt as its new Chairman.

UK tightens rules for Irish residents looking to beef up British state pension rights

Thousands of Irish people who worked in the UK are entitled to buy national insurance years

Ex-Deutsche Bank branch employee to stand trial for alleged embezzlement

Deutsche Bank said it had discovered the case last year involving the theft of a six-digit euro amount. Less than 10 customers were affected, and they were fully compensated, Deutsche Bank said.

European Commission publishes request to ESMA for advice on the Retail Investment Strategy

The RIS is designed to encourage greater retail participation in EU capital markets while ensuring stronger investor protection, better value for money, and simpler investment journeys for consumers.

Commission approves €4.5 million German State aid for fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased fuel prices

Germany notified to the Commission a €4.5 million scheme to support companies active in the primary production of fishery and aquaculture products.

‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams

Victims have lost tens of thousands – and in one case £300,000 – due to fake emails from solicitor or estate agent

Macfarlanes advises Canaccord Wealth on acquisition of EFG Harris Allday

The EFG Harris Allday team is entrusted with approximately £3.1 billion in client assets as at 31 December 2025.

Federal Council brings Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data into force

The agreement, which has applied since 1 January 2024, envisages an automatic and reciprocal exchange of the information needed for taxing cross-border commuters in their country of residence.

PIMFA raises concerns over FCA’s disclosures plan

‘Lack of clarity’ around how some rules apply

Consumers warned to beware of risky mini-bonds and loan notes

The FCA permanently banned the marketing of speculative illiquid securities, including mini-bonds and loan notes, to retail investors from 1 January 2021.

Call for expression of interest to provide feedback on the list of standards relevant for the offline digital euro

The ECB is seeking to assess the relevance, maturity and level of industry support for the identified standards in the context of the offline digital euro.

Panel remarks about the European economy during a discussion on the global economic outlook at the World Economic Forum

Panel remarks by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum

CIBC Caribbean moving British pound transactions to Lloyds Bank

The change means customers who send or receive payments in British pounds will need to use new payment details from that date.

Mourant advises on landmark UK residential real estate deal

The deal marks the largest single transaction in the single-family home sector in the UK this year to date.

Europe's Stablecoin Fight Comes Down To One Word: Fungible

The ECB side has not conceded. Nobody has, because the word at stake is fungible, and fungibility is the entire product.

EBA data shows EU banks’ climate risk exposure holds steady

Although a handful of countries saw shifts in their exposure levels during this window, the bloc’s broader transition risk picture stayed consistent, with the same countries and banks carrying the largest exposures as before.

FOS expands powers to dismiss complaints

Complaints where there has been no financial loss, material distress or inconvenience could also be dismissed under the new rules.

FCA adds 5 new firms to its Scale-up Unit

The FCA launched its Scale-up Unit in May to help “fast‑growing and innovative” firms.

FCA boosts support for innovative firms as they scale and grow

The Scale-up Unit gives firms tailored regulatory support as they develop new products, respond to policy changes and manage the challenges of rapid growth.

UK Pensions: What’s new this week? August 10, 2026

HMRC is now consulting on draft regulations for that transitional regime.

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