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New Finma Chief Wants to Act and Escalate Faster with «Red Flags»

The new Finma Director, Stefan Walter, has once again called for stronger supervision.

Quilter calls on DWP to take urgent action to resolve pension transfer issues

Though it is a positive that thousands of people have potentially been saved from fraudsters since the regulations were first implemented

Navigating the de-banking pain

The Treasury Committee reported in February that more than 140,000 business accounts had been closed by major banks.

Is the lifetime allowance still poised for a comeback post election?

Weekend reports said Labour will not reintroduce the lifetime allowance after all, as it will be too complicated

ACCA and CISI join forces to enhance accountants' ethical AI skills

Through this new collaboration, ACCA's quarter of a million members will have the opportunity to study for CISI’s Certificate in Ethical AI.

Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider co-chairs the first OECD Forum on Gender Equality in Paris

The forum will focus on advancing gender equality amid green, energy and digital transitions.

Mr Farage goes to Threadneedle Street

Prepare for the worst economic discourse ever

Charity Commission guidance on UK elections

Charities must not assist candidates with their election campaigns

FSCS declares firm in default over investment advice

The lifeboat scheme told FT Adviser it has received 50 claims against the firm, with three rejected, 46 in progress and one upheld all relating to investment advice.

Sunak confirms 2p NI cut in Tory manifesto

The manifesto commits to a third 2p reduction as part of a drive to eliminate national insurance altogether.

House prices stabilise as Labour announce "freedom to buy" policy

The modest drop still points a resilient housing market and there are several factors contributing to this.

What makes a Consumer Duty friendly investment solution?

A tick-box approach won’t work for this principles-based regulation. Rather than being ‘just another product on the shelf’, each investment must be a tailored solution that is led by consumer need

Will the US follow Europe’s lead on interest rate cuts?

Even though the decision was expected, European equities fell slightly, government bond prices rose (yields fell), and the euro appreciated right after the announcement.

City row erupts against proxy advisers over executive pay

However, proxy advisers, which recommend how shareholders vote at company meetings, have often been criticised for blocking the hiking of executive pay.

Swiss finmin flags legal risks to winding up global banks

The big banks are heavily invested there.

New Cost Benefit Analysis Panel to be chaired by Dr Felix Martin

The FCA estimates around a third of its CBA will be subject to the Panel’s review.

Morning markets - ECB eyes rate cut as central banks signal shift amidst inflation dynamics

This reflects an acceleration in new orders, in sharp contrast to the apparent weakness reflected in the Manufacturing survey

PS10/24 – Review of Solvency II: Reform of the Matching Adjustment

Policy statement 10/24

What lenders need to know about financing Irish regulated funds

In fund finance transactions involving Irish funds, it is important to consider aspects such as segregated liability and the role of the depositary.

The EBA and ESMA invite comments on the review of the investment firms prudential framework

To assess the impact of the possible changes discussed in the paper, the EBA also launched a data collection exercise on a voluntary basis.

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