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Modernising money and markets − speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at City Week 2026, London

Pensions Commission warning must drive action on UK under‑saving crisis

Too many people are contributing at minimum levels that are unlikely to deliver adequate retirement outcomes, creating a dangerous gap between perception and reality.

FCA, Bank of England and Treasury joint statement on frontier AI models and cyber resilience

These capabilities, if used maliciously, amplify cyber threats to firms’ safety and soundness, customers, market integrity, and financial stability.

King’s Speech 2026: what does it mean for financial services regulation?

The King’s Speech also signalled wider cross-cutting issues for FS firms to track, including AI, digital identity, and cyber resilience.

FCA reviews whether investment firms are doing enough to support bereaved customers

The FCA will examine the experience customers have from the moment the firm is told about a bereavement, through to settlement or transfer of investments.

Charity Commission issues updated guidance on conflicts of interest

The Commission has warned that trustees often struggle to recognise conflicts. Consequently, the guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use – it is now shorter, with a greater focus on scenarios and examples.

White & Case advises bank syndicate on €3.5 billion German federal bond issuance

The White & Case team in Frankfurt which advised on the transaction was led by partner Karsten Wöckener and included local partner Felix Biedermann and transaction lawyer Nejc Jereb.

FINMA launches consultation on partial revision of the FINMA Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance

This Ordinance sets out how financial intermediaries must implement the requirements for the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

FCA fines and bans Frank Breuer for serious misconduct in pension transfer advice

Mr Breuer carried out at least 16 DB pension transfers while knowing he was uninsured.

Concerns over money laundering due diligence rules and their impact on asset managers' business models

To avoid unintended consequences for asset management distribution, further improvements to the draft RTS are essential.

Reed Smith advises Isio on acquisition of Collidr

Isio is among the fastest-growing firms of its kind in the UK and is backed by Aquiline, a private investment specialist in financial services and technology.

Convicted money launderer sentenced to extra prison time

Mr Faithfull is required to pay back £529,961, based on the Court’s findings on his available assets.

Euro area financial integration improves despite persistent fragmentation, ECB report shows

Financial integration has strengthened most visibly in debt markets and interbank lending.

Restrictions imposed on Kingscrown Finance Limited

Kingscrown has notified all existing customers of the restrictions and their effects and will secure all books and records.

Macfarlanes advises Amex Global Business Travel on UK pensions aspects of $6.3bn take-private

The acquisition will see the combination of Long Lake’s AI capabilities with Amex GBT’s marketplace, customer relationships and technology solutions.

EBRD launches inaugural €1 billion securitisation transaction

It also enhances the EBRD’s capital efficiency and releases capacity to support additional high impact projects.

Europe needs bigger banks to compete with US, China, Eurogroup chairman says

Eurogroup Chairman: Europe Needs Larger Banks to Compete with US, China

Swiss Banks Hit With Three-Digit Million Lawsuit

A lawsuit has been filed against both banks plus current and former executive bodies of BZ Bank.

FCA launches review into claims management market

This includes aggressive marketing, misleading advertising, and unfair exit fees.

Bank of England must ‘be honest’ on UK stagflation risk

“The UK faces a credible risk of stagflation, and policymakers need to acknowledge and be honest about this.”

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