04/17/2026
UK firms face “converging risks” as disruption accelerates, Aon warns
The survey reveals that the most significant risks for UK businesses are not only intensifying, but converging in ways that demand a strategic, resilient response.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
04/17/2026
A legal and regulatory synthesis on the future of financial compliance
Latest guide from Funds Europe Intelligence cites awareness needed as the regulatory and legal landscape shifts
04/16/2026
Revolut’s UK banking licence unlikely to disrupt incumbents, Citi says
Revolut reported 13 million UK customers and 69 million globally, with transaction volumes rising 67% year-over-year to £986 billion in 2025.
04/16/2026
FCA consults on guidance on UK’s future crypto regime
Building on that, the FCA is consulting on new guidance to help firms understand how they might be affected by the regulatory regime for cryptoassets.
04/16/2026
Sparking the transformation of finance: tokenisation and the role of central banks
Financial innovation should help capital find its most productive use and risk find its best owner at the lowest possible cost.
04/15/2026
FSB Chair Warns of Rising Strains in the Financial System
The global financial system has so far absorbed the economic shock caused by the Iran war.
04/15/2026
FCA takes next steps toward enforcement action against Hartley Pensions and an individual
The FCA alleges that the individual dishonestly used the pension funds and made false representations to obtain money for a company that they owned.
04/14/2026
Two-way street − speech by Alan Taylor
Given at the PSE–BdF Conference on International Macroeconomics in Historical Perspective at the Banque de France in Paris
04/14/2026
The EBA publishes Report on banks’ dry run testing of their recovery plans
The analysis finds that most institutions recognise the value of dry runs and use the lessons learned to improve their recovery planning arrangements.
04/14/2026
FCA sets out vision for open finance to empower consumers and businesses
This will give financial services firms a more complete picture of consumers’ and businesses’ finances, enabling more personalised and inclusive services, alongside more competitive pricing and stronger fraud protection.
04/13/2026
UK government waters down pensions mandation powers
The amendment clarified that the power to mandate where pension schemes invest will be tied to the targets in the existing Mansion House Accord
04/13/2026
Our place to give: a plan for growing place-based philanthropy
How the government will work in partnership with philanthropists, local government, and civil society to address barriers and strengthen place-based philanthropy.
04/10/2026
The EBA consults on major simplification of supervisory reporting to deliver a simpler, smarter and more proportionate framework
The proposals aim to reduce the reporting burden for EU banks while ensuring that supervisory authorities continue to receive the information they need to fulfil their supervisory responsibilities.
04/09/2026
FCA imposes restrictions on Bazar Money Transfer Limited
Anyone who needs to send or receive money should use an alternative authorised or registered payment services firm.
04/07/2026
Over 12 million pensioners to receive £575 State Pension boost
Over 12 million pensioners will see their State Pension rise by up to £575 from Monday (6 April), as both the basic and new State Pensions increase by 4.8% under the Triple Lock guarantee.
04/07/2026
Another freeze to the thresholds: auto-enrolment & pension impact
The narrative highlighting government success stories seems thin on the ground these days.
04/07/2026
FCA and Bank seek members for their Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Taskforce
The purpose of this taskforce is to inform the design of our long-term approach to harmonising transaction and post-trade reporting requirements.
04/02/2026
The digital euro in a fragmenting world: ensuring Europe’s resilience and autonomy in payments
Public lecture by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at an event hosted by the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga and Latvijas Banka
04/01/2026
Macfarlanes advises Venn Partners on a strategic partnership with USS
Subject to regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026.
04/01/2026
Eurosystem sets out comprehensive strategy for future of European payments
It complements the Eurosystem’s cash strategy and extends the Eurosystem’s retail payments strategy by covering wholesale, business-to-business and cross-border payments.