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New Swiss rules may force UBS to review global franchise, curb buybacks

As of now, the implementation of all new rules is expected to start in 2027 at the earliest

Banque Pictet et Cie SA and one of its former asset managers sentenced by penal order

The conviction was part of a series of criminal proceedings initiated by the Federal Prosecutor's Office (OA) in connection with the international "Lava Jato" corruption scandal, most of which originated in Brazil.

UK interest rates predicted to stay at 4.25% with Bank ‘nimble’ amid uncertainty

The MPC has voted to cut rates at every other meeting since it started easing borrowing costs last August, from a peak of 5.25%.

What the Spain–Gibraltar Deal Means for HNWIs and Retirees in 2025

Running the ruler over the agreement on the future of Gibraltar’s border with Spain, and the implications.

ESMA publishes Final Report on technical advice concerning the Prospectus Regulation

Several such provisions require the adoption of level 2 measures, consisting of technical standards developed by ESMA and adopted by the EU Commission after the related legislative procedure.

Interview with Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, conducted by Balázs Korányi and Francesco Cánepa on 12 June 2025

The final outcome in trade negotiations is by far the most relevant factor of uncertainty that we considered in our projections

UBS finance chief voices disappointment over Swiss capital rules

UBS planned to engage in political consultation processes on Switzerland's capital requirements, which could eventually lead to a more proportionate outcome

The EBA issues revised list of validation rules on supervisory reporting

Competent Authorities throughout the EU are informed that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against the set of deactivated rules.

Financial markets: Council approves decision to maintain certain bank liquidity rules

The NSFR is a key liquidity metric which aims to ensure that banks have stable funding sources

UK Pension Buy-out: trustees must speak up to safeguard member outcomes

The UK has seen a marked increase in pension schemes completing buy-out transactions.

Societe Generale-FORGE to launch a USD Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana public blockchains with BNY as reserve custodian

SG-FORGE will propose to its clients instant 24/7 conversion between fiat currencies and stablecoin, enabling immediate, around-the-clock transactions in both USD and EUR.

SEC to Resume Processing of Registration Applications From Swiss-Based Investment Advisers

This announcement follows successful discussions between staff from the SEC and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) regarding (1) the ability of FINMA-supervised

Nasdaq Helsinki fines Citigroup for fat finger incident

Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG had breached the Rules as the trading member of the Exchange in relation to the market incident occurred in May 2022.

The rule of law as a constitutional pillar of European central banking

Keynote speech by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB, at the Italian constitutional court

FCA leads international crackdown on illegal finfluencers

The warning alerts will result in over 650 take down requests on social media platforms and more than 50 websites operated by unauthorised finfluencers.

ECB to add new reporting agents to the €STR

The expansion of the €STR sample size will improve both the robustness and the representativeness of the benchmark

ECB cuts to 2%, but trade uncertainties keep markets guessing

The move, which brings the policy rate into what president Christine Lagarde called a “neutral” zone, came as no surprise to markets.

White & Case Advises Bryan, Garnier & Co. on Its Acquisition by Stifel Financial Corp.

This transaction enables Stifel to continue evolving its European operating model by adding further capabilities to two of its largest investment banking verticals: healthcare and technology.

ECB likely has more to do, despite hints it is nearing the end

The ECB’s more hawkish tone does raise the possibility that the rate reductions may take longer than that to materialise, with a pause possible at the next meeting.

‘Game-changing’ UK Pension Schemes Bill: industry commentators have their say

The Bill is about securing better value for savers’ pensions and driving long-term investment in British businesses to boost economic growth in our country.

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