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The ECB-BIG index: tracking credit conditions in the euro area

It provides a useful summary of credit conditions, particularly when individual indicators appear to give contrasting signals.

Tribunal upholds FCA ban on pair involved in pension transfer advice and reduces fines

The Tribunal found that Ms Dunne falsely claimed she had given advice to some pension schemes before she had done so.

Luxembourg introduces multi-compartment structures for unregulated AIF limited partnerships

The practical consequences for how private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit funds are structured in Luxembourg are far-reaching.

White & Case advises European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on landmark €270 million Axian Telecom senior loan financing

The transaction involved 21 obligors across 8 jurisdictions and was signed on 9 July 2026 and comprises two facilities.

Gibson Dunn Advised Advent International on Acquisition of FNZ Bank

The Gibson Dunn team was led by partners Wilhelm Reinhardt, Will Summers, and Michael Skouras and included associates Lucy Carr, Oliver Hill, Amith Damerla, and Charlotte Deans.

The EBA publishes a no-action letter and technical considerations to support the implementation of the market risk framework for EU banks

The measures support a consistent and harmonised implementation of the revised framework across the EU.

MFS administrators sue Barclays after accounts access frozen

Creditors of failed UK mortgage provider try to recoup assets amid allegations of double pledging

FCA finalises rules to cut firms' transaction reporting costs by over £100m a year

The new rules are designed to ensure the FCA continues to receive accurate, high-quality data while eliminating duplicative or low-value reporting.

EBA, EIOPA and ESMA propose amendments to bilateral margin requirements

The changes are intended to facilitate the phase-out of initial margin requirements for these counterparties.

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.

Central Bank: Shift towards fixed-rate lending reshapes Cyprus credit market

Together with increased lending secured by deposits, this development contributed to lower lending rates, a convergence of financing conditions with the euro area, and a narrowing of the gap between lending and deposit rates.

PRA Regulatory Digest – July 2026

The PRA Regulatory Digest is for people working in the UK financial services industry and highlights key regulatory news and publications delivered for the month.

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.

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.

FCA sees victims’ money returned from convicted fraudster

John Burford has been ordered to pay his victims £655,951

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.

CWM pension scammer faces jail after losing final appeal against fraud conviction

Jody Smart faces a four-year sentence

FCA censures Equity for Growth (Securities) Limited

The promotions also failed to state that these fees would be deducted from investors’ money.

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.

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.

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