12/17/2025
BoE given cover to deliver Christmas rate cut as inflation falls more than expected
There is little Christmas cheer as inflation remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target while economic growth grinds to a halt.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/17/2025
FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules
These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust.
12/17/2025
IFGL Pensions connects to Pensions Dashboard
Members will be able to use the Pensions Dasboard when it goes live in late 2026
12/17/2025
Streamlining supervision, safeguarding resilience: reforming European banking supervision
European banks are operating in a complex environment characterised by evolving financial and operational risks and rapid digitalisation.
12/16/2025
Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future
This consultation takes stock of our trustee and pension administration landscape.
12/16/2025
FCA's mortgage roadmap sensible but improved housing supply key to change
These changes could make a real difference for people who have long demonstrated affordability through high rents but remain shut out of the mortgage market.
12/16/2025
DLA Piper advises Erste Group and UniCredit Bank on refinancing of a retail portfolio in Belgrade
The portfolio comprises three shopping centers in Belgrade (Ušće, BEO, and Mercator) and represents the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Serbia to date.
12/15/2025
FCA sets out plans to help build mortgage market of the future
Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.
12/12/2025
Governing Council proposes simplification of EU banking rules
These recommendations were endorsed by the Governing Council and will now be presented to the European Commission.
12/12/2025
Budget uncertainty puts UK economy into reverse with negative growth
This figure also misses what were already low expectations and doesn’t bode well for next month’s figure either.
12/12/2025
FCA fines Nationwide Building Society £44m for AML failings
The building society had poor anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021
12/11/2025
Stablecoin payments a priority for 2026 as FCA outlines growth achievements
The package of growth reforms enables firms to scale, supports home ownership, bolsters capital markets, and gives consumers more options to invest.
12/11/2025
FCA launches Firm Checker to fight financial crime
By using the tool and checking if a firm is authorised and has the correct permissions to provide services, people can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to fraud.
12/11/2025
UK private wealth immigration: the Budget and “earned settlement” consultation
In the 2025 Budget, the political rhetoric on immigration focuses more on asylum reform and less so on economic migration.
12/11/2025
Monetary Policy Assessment of 11 December 2025
National Bank leaves SNB policy rate unchanged at 0%
12/11/2025
The Digital Euro: A New Era for the European Monetary System
The digital euro is now at the heart of discussions about Europe’s monetary sovereignty, competitiveness, and the future of payments.
12/11/2025
Promoting innovation while guarding against financial stability risks − speech by Randy Kroszner
He argues that while innovations in the financial system may be new, the channels through which they create risk are often familiar.
12/10/2025
Farrer & Co sponsors the Tech Innovator Award at the Tide everywoman Entrepreneur Awards 2025
This award celebrates female founders who are driving change through technology, despite the funding hurdles and systemic barriers that still exist in the UK tech ecosystem.
12/10/2025
FCA simplifies insurance rules and plans further reviews of requirements
The FCA will make further changes to its insurance rules and cut unnecessary requirements next year, including reviewing the international application of its rules and the Consumer Duty.
12/09/2025
FCA sets out landmark package to boost UK investment culture
Proposals to enhance how firms classify their clients will give confidence to firms when they deal with professional investors, drawing a line so wholesale markets can remain agile and innovative.