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Interview with Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Olaf Storbeck on 26 February 2026

The European economy has been growing in the neighbourhood of its potential. Consumption is contributing, as expected.

The EBA publishes its final Guidelines on instruments for the capital endowment requirement for third-country branches

The Guidelines set out the list of instruments that third-country branches may use to meet their capital endowment requirement and specify the minimum operational conditions that ensure these instruments are available when needed.

Irish employers must factor for salary increases for employment permit holders

Increases in the salary thresholds for employment permits were announced in 2023 with increases planned over two years, but an updated roadmap document now sets out changes up to at least 2030.

UK Listing Rules for investment entities review

As part of this review, we will also conduct targeted work to assess how our rules, in the context of company law, ensure that boards support strong shareholder rights and engagement and manage conflicts of interests.

Pensions UK calls for Pension Schemes Bill mandation power to be withdrawn

Call comes as Bill is at a ‘crucial juncture’ in its passage through Parliament

Getting the right directions − speech by Alan Taylor

Given at the Monetary Policy Mandate Conference at Norges Bank, Oslo

Credit Suisse’s collapse rocked Swiss wealth management. Can it stay in front?

The country is still considered the safest of safe havens, despite facing greater competition from abroad and consolidation at home

FINMA proceedings: MBaer Merchant Bank AG in liquidation

The bank has now withdrawn its appeal against the FINMA proceedings, meaning that FINMA’s liquidation order is now effective.

Prudential Regulation Authority statement on the life insurance stress test in 2028

This statement provides an early indication to industry of the Prudential Regulation Authority’s (PRA) intent to launch the next Life Insurance Stress Test (LIST) exercise in January 2028.

Not content with Brexit harm, Reform plans pensions raid

Nigel Farage’s party is flirting with the idea of setting up a sovereign wealth fund, but I smell a rat

More EU investment, regulatory reform and policies needed to reach net zero, says ECB

The EU has committed to reaching net zero by 2050 and while it has reduced its emissions by 37% since 1990, more is needed as current policies are only likely to result in a 55% reduction by 2030, the paper finds.

FCA opens authorisation gateway for targeted support

Firms can now apply for permission to provide targeted support.

The EBA responds to the Commission’s proposed amendments to the draft technical standards on equivalent legal mechanism

The EBA considers that two of the Commission’s proposed amendments introduce substantive changes that are not consistent with the prudential safeguards underpinning the preferential treatment for residential property exposures.

Payments Vision Delivery Committee publishes Payments Forward Plan

Recent publications on open banking, stablecoins and contactless limits, alongside the initiatives in the Plan, show the high level of activity across the sector.

The EBΑ concludes work on legacy instruments monitoring

The phasing out of legacy instruments is essential to maintain a clear subordination ranking within institutions’ capital structures and to avoid unnecessary complexity in the prudential framework.

ESMA sets out clearing thresholds under EMIR 3

The proposed thresholds ensure continuity in the coverage of systemic risk in over‑the‑counter (OTC) derivative markets while avoiding unnecessary complexity and additional compliance burdens for market participants.

Scams and fraud dominate French banking executives’ concerns, shows new report

In addition to quizzing French banking leaders about the financial losses of fraud, BioCatch also surveyed them on the types of fraud and scams they’re most concerned about.

Carey Olsen advises on Guernsey’s first Natural Capital Fund designation for Gresham House

The Gresham House fund has been granted the Natural Capital Fund designation by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.

FCA proposes action to close gaps in borrowers’ credit files

Lenders could have access to more comprehensive information to support lending decisions, under new proposals by the FCA.

Crispin Odey cleared to put UK financial regulator’s ‘animus’ on trial

FCA had attempted to block parts of the financier’s legal arguments ahead of March trial

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