02/26/2026
The phasing out of legacy instruments is essential to maintain a clear subordination ranking within institutions’ capital structures and to avoid unnecessary complexity in the prudential framework.
02/26/2026
The proposed thresholds ensure continuity in the coverage of systemic risk in over‑the‑counter (OTC) derivative markets while avoiding unnecessary complexity and additional compliance burdens for market participants.
02/26/2026
In addition to quizzing French banking leaders about the financial losses of fraud, BioCatch also surveyed them on the types of fraud and scams they’re most concerned about.
02/26/2026
The Gresham House fund has been granted the Natural Capital Fund designation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
02/25/2026
Lenders could have access to more comprehensive information to support lending decisions, under new proposals by the FCA.
02/25/2026
FCA had attempted to block parts of the financier’s legal arguments ahead of March trial
02/24/2026
There is perhaps no greater question in political philosophy than whether history is shaped by individuals or by the forces that carry them.
02/24/2026
The follow-up exercise reviewed the recommendations issued to competent authorities in 2022, including a targeted follow-up on relevant benchmarking questions.
02/23/2026
These influencers betrayed the trust of those who followed them.
02/20/2026
The policy intention was to support transparency in a proportionate manner by enabling issuers to group admissions occurring within a 60-day period into a single notification.
02/19/2026
The agreement sets rules for banks to manage digital risks and third-party providers
02/19/2026
The FCA intervened in 2016 to protect consumers, stopping the pensions business of Synergy and Westbury. Both firms subsequently went into liquidation and were dissolved.
02/19/2026
The consultation paper will explain if responses will be shared with other organisations (for example, the Financial Conduct Authority).
02/19/2026
The consultation paper will explain if responses will be shared with other organisations
02/18/2026
Frank Elderson’s term of office as Vice-Chair of ECB’s Supervisory Board extended until end of his term as ECB Executive Board member
02/18/2026
The central bank issued its first climate fine against Spanish bank Abanca in November for also failing to meet a material assessment deadline.
02/18/2026
The legal action relates to outstanding claims arising from the cooperation between the parties.
02/17/2026
The fine was imposed after Mr Howson withdrew his challenge to the FCA’s decision.
02/16/2026
This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies, outlining how enhanced data use and improved digital tools will strengthen effective and risk-based supervision.
02/13/2026
This insightful webinar explores the new CCI regime and the client categorisation proposals, where our speakers dissected the key issues for firms and consider how best to anticipate and prepare for these upcoming changes in the UK regulatory environment.