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The Rise of Direct Lending in Landmark Deals

Private credit is growing rapidly, and direct lending is playing an increasingly critical role in transactions that once would have found financing in the public markets.

FOS reports 49% surge in complaints

The banking and credit sector accounted for the majority, with 109,155 complaints — an increase of nearly 76% from the previous year.

EU Antitrust Ruling on UniCredit’s Banco BPM Takeover Expected by Early June

Bank of England's renewed RTGS service goes live

On 28 April, our renewed RTGS service – known as RT2 – went live.

Wellesley & Co Limited enters administration

WCL is the only company which is regulated by the FCA.

BoE stats reveal mortgage borrowing surged to £13 billion ahead of stamp duty changes

Similarly, the spike in borrowing is expected to be anomalous

FCA set to launch live AI testing service

The live testing service would allow firms to collaborate with the FCA while they check that their new AI tools are ready to be used.

FSCS looks for valid claims against Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice

FSCS has now opened its online claims service to claims.

Renewed RTGS: Digital public infrastructure as a platform for innovation − speech by Dave Ramsden

Given at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2025, The Guildhall, London

European Central Bank Reportedly Looking to Simplify Banking Rules

Reuters noted that the ECB has no authority to change rules, which are set by the European Union. Recommendations from the task force would need to be considered by lawmakers.

Firm fails with FSCS over pension advice

The firm, based in Glasgow, at the time had three claims in total which were for investment and pension advice.

FCA simplifies supervisory letters

The market reports will include communications relevant to different types of firms and insights from our supervisory work.

Santander considers exit from UK market after 'secret' commission scandal

The Spanish bank is seeking approval to separate its automotive unit from its rest of its banking operations in the country.

ECB publishes indicative operational calendars for 2026

ECB publishes indicative calendars for the Eurosystem’s regular tender operations and reserve maintenance periods for 2026

Consolidating small pension pots ‘could be a gamechanger’

This has created a plethora of small pension pots which are easily forgotten.

CP9/25 – Markets in Financial Instruments Directive Organisational Regulation

The response will be assessed to inform our work as a regulator and central bank, both in the public interest and in the exercise of our official authority.

Understanding Ireland’s upcoming auto-enrolment pension scheme: What employers need to know

In this article, we explain the key aspects of the scheme, outline employer obligations and provide clarity on how it will impact your workforce.

AI through a different lens: what 115 experts taught us about AI innovation

It was the perfect introduction to think about the FCA’s role in AI, and how the regulatory framework we already have in place can support the flourishing of AI in financial services.

DWP's small pot shake-up will boost savings and cut pension costs

This unintended consequence can make retirement saving complicated and may cost savers money.

Dutch to Seek ‘Solution’ to Bank Bonus Cap for Some Staff

That move could be designed to support banks by focusing on some staff, while seeking to mitigate the risk of a public backlash by excluding senior executives, people familiar with the matter said at the time.

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