08/03/2026
FCA advances package of equity market transparency reforms
The FCA's assessment is that competition and innovation have delivered significant benefits for market users, helping create liquid and resilient markets.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
07/31/2026
Trial date set for individual charged with illegal promotions
Ms Beck entered a not guilty plea and the date of her trial has been set as 12 June 2028.
07/31/2026
WFW advises Société Générale-led syndicate on US$375m ten MPC Container Ships feeder vessels acquisition financing
The transaction supports MPCC’s fleet renewal and expansion strategy whilst contributing to enhanced operational and environmental efficiency in container shipping.
07/30/2026
FCA sees victims’ money returned from convicted fraudster
John Burford has been ordered to pay his victims £655,951
07/30/2026
Strengthening resilience across an increasingly interconnected financial system
Financial services rely on a network of providers working behind the scenes – including technology, data and operational service providers.
07/30/2026
CWM pension scammer faces jail after losing final appeal against fraud conviction
Jody Smart faces a four-year sentence
07/30/2026
FCA censures Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited
The promotions also failed to state that these fees would be deducted from investors’ money.
07/30/2026
Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - July 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.
07/29/2026
PS18/26 – Solvency UK: Post-implementation reporting and disclosure amendments and Own Funds permissions update
The PRA has taken this approach to support a streamlined and efficient implementation for firms, with all reporting changes being made through a single taxonomy update.
07/29/2026
Linklaters advises SWIAT on the establishment of a European cooperative for the international blockchain initiative RL1
The RL1 network is built on SWIAT’s DLT infrastructure, which is transferred to the cooperative.
07/29/2026
Bank and FCA appoint members to their Transaction and Post-trade Reporting Harmonisation Taskforce
The taskforce comprises three separate working groups: a main Policy group, supported by a Strategy group and an Architecture group.
07/28/2026
EU banking rules could drive up cost of new homes and green renovations, property chiefs warn
German property industry says capital requirements risk making housing, commercial development and energy upgrades harder to finance
07/27/2026
Stronachs recognised as leading law firm in Scotland for its Private Client expertise
Previously recognised as an Up and Coming lawyer, she has been ranked Band 2 for the first time after being praised for her professionalism and approachable manner.
07/27/2026
Monetary developments in the euro area: June 2026
Annual growth rate of adjusted loans to non-financial corporations stood at 4.0% in June, unchanged from previous month
07/27/2026
Banks’ expected demand for central bank reserves and standard refinancing operations
Report from the Eurosystem survey conducted in Q4 2025
07/27/2026
You don't need to pay to claim: FCA launches nationwide car finance campaign
Many car finance customers are already acting – 59% have made or are considering a claim – but a significant group (23%) say they are unsure of their options.
07/27/2026
UK pension giants join forces to unlock £1bn to back Britain’s innovators
Pension fund could be used to back the next generation of high-growth British science and technology companies.
07/24/2026
Arrests and searches made as part of a fraud and money laundering investigation
The arrests and searches were carried out by the police’s Eastern Region Special Operations Unit and South East Regional Organised Crime Unit with the FCA.
07/24/2026
ECB pauses for breath, but door remains open for future rate hikes
The ECB is at a much more comfortable starting point than the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England, and as such can be a little more cautious in acting depending on the data.
07/24/2026
ECB to extend use of climate factors in Eurosystem collateral framework to non-financial corporate credit claims
The extension is designed to further strengthen the Eurosystem’s risk management framework by addressing financial uncertainties related to the green transition.