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ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter

This edition opens with ESMA’s Digital and Data Strategies, outlining how enhanced data use and improved digital tools will strengthen effective and risk-based supervision.

Ahead of the Curve: Consumer composite investments and client categorisation

This insightful webinar explores the new CCI regime and the client categorisation proposals, where our speakers dissected the key issues for firms and consider how best to anticipate and prepare for these upcoming changes in the UK regulatory environment.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises BNP Paribas as financial adviser to Nuveen on its £9.9 billion recommended offer for Schroders

TIAA provides secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions.

Commission launches public consultation on EU banking

Stakeholders’ feedback will be used into the Commission’s 2026 report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector, which is part of the savings and investment union (SIU) strategy.

Could the ECB executive board reshuffle shift how it thinks about climate?

Six of the eight positions on the executive board are up for replacement by 2031, with four being replaced over the next two years, including the roles of president and chief economist.

Cybersecurity at the core of tokenisation: can digital assets withstand the next big shock?

This is an extract of a Funds Europe-Caceis research survey report into attitudes towards the tokenisation of digital assets

FCA takes action against HTX to stop illegal financial promotions

Since the rules came into force in October 2023, the FCA has engaged extensively with firms, and the majority have reacted positively in complying with the new regime.

FCA fines two individuals a combined £108,731 for insider dealing

This meant he had access to inside information about a major upcoming deal between Bidstack and a large video game publisher.

Brussels to revive campaign for bank deposit guarantee scheme

European Commission seeks to boost competitiveness of EU banks

The EBA launches consultation on simplifying the credit risk framework

Based on the comments received, the EBA will assess potential simplifications as part of its future policy work.

Bank of France chief’s surprise exit stokes suspicion among Macron’s opponents

Governor’s departure allows the French president to future-proof the central bank against a far-right government.

ECB keeps rates unchanged

The Governing Council is determined to ensure that inflation stabilises at its 2 % target in the medium term.

ECB in comfortable ‘wait and see’ position as it holds rates again

The most recent ECB staff projections saw inflation easing to 1.9% in 2026 and 1.8% in 2027, strengthening the case for holding rates for the foreseeable future.

Monetary policy decisions

At the same time, the outlook is still uncertain, owing particularly to ongoing global trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions.

Salary sacrifice shake-up could hit millions more workers, OBR warns

Previous Government analysis published shortly after the Budget estimated that around 7.7 million employees currently use salary sacrifice to make pension contributions.

Nexus fails with FSCS following FCA action

The FSCS said it had received 15 claims relating to pensions and investments advice against the firm.

UK firms pitch future technologies in first ever defence 'Dragons' Den' event

Pioneering defence firms have pitched their innovations directly to major investors in a first-of-its-kind Dragons’ Den-style event, set up by the Ministry of Defence.

The £4m prenup case: A banker, mistress and a court warning

The case in question concerns a City banker who drained thousands from a joint marital account to finance an affair and has lost approximately £4m despite having a prenup in place.

FCA stops Advantage Wealth Management Ltd from carrying out regulated activities and imposes assets restriction

The action follows concerns that AWM is not being managed in a way that ensures that its affairs are conducted in a sound and prudent manner.

Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - February 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

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