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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) shake-up and the quest for talent across the Atlantic

The United Kingdom (U.K.) has chosen to rewrite a central part of its post-financial crisis settlement on banker pay.

ECB maintains its ‘wait and see’ position with another hold on interest rates

While a rate cut cannot be entirely ruled out if inflation continues to surprise on the upside, any movement is likely to be minimal for the foreseeable future.

Asset management update – Targeted support, Consumer Composite Investments, statement on the Consumer Duty, client categorisation, and fund liquidity risk management

Firms will need to be of the view that consumers will be in a better position if they receive targeted support than if they had not received it.

Joint EBA-ECB report on payment fraud: strong authentication remains effective but fraudsters are adapting

The report assesses payment fraud reported by the industry across the European Economic Area (EEA), which amounted to €3.4 billion in 2022, €3.5 billion in 2023 and €4.2 billion in 2024.

UK government refuses to commit to ‘pensions tax lock’

But in a public response this week, the government said said it would not commit to such a pledge.

ECB publishes supervisory banking statistics on significant institutions for the third quarter of 2025

Across countries, the CET1 ratio ranged from 13.28% in Spain to 23.12% in Lithuania in the third quarter of 2025.

FCA discussion paper on expanding consumer access to investments

The FCA has recognised that its existing regulatory framework for retail investors could be adapted to rebalance risk and support investors on informed investing and risk-taking, after identifying that many consumers are not confident in investing and fin

BoE given cover to deliver Christmas rate cut as inflation falls more than expected

There is little Christmas cheer as inflation remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target while economic growth grinds to a halt.

FCA seeks feedback on proposals for UK crypto rules

These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust.

IFGL Pensions connects to Pensions Dashboard

Members will be able to use the Pensions Dasboard when it goes live in late 2026

Streamlining supervision, safeguarding resilience: reforming European banking supervision

European banks are operating in a complex environment characterised by evolving financial and operational risks and rapid digitalisation.

Trust-based pension schemes: Trustees and governance, building a stronger future

This consultation takes stock of our trustee and pension administration landscape.

FCA's mortgage roadmap sensible but improved housing supply key to change

These changes could make a real difference for people who have long demonstrated affordability through high rents but remain shut out of the mortgage market.

DLA Piper advises Erste Group and UniCredit Bank on refinancing of a retail portfolio in Belgrade

The portfolio comprises three shopping centers in Belgrade (Ušće, BEO, and Mercator) and represents the largest real estate refinancing transaction in Serbia to date.

FCA sets out plans to help build mortgage market of the future

Its priorities for reforms to the mortgage market also include helping homeowners unlock housing wealth for a more comfortable later life.

Governing Council proposes simplification of EU banking rules

These recommendations were endorsed by the Governing Council and will now be presented to the European Commission.

Budget uncertainty puts UK economy into reverse with negative growth

This figure also misses what were already low expectations and doesn’t bode well for next month’s figure either.

FCA fines Nationwide Building Society £44m for AML failings

The building society had poor anti-financial crime systems and controls between October 2016 and July 2021

Stablecoin payments a priority for 2026 as FCA outlines growth achievements

The package of growth reforms enables firms to scale, supports home ownership, bolsters capital markets, and gives consumers more options to invest.

FCA launches Firm Checker to fight financial crime

By using the tool and checking if a firm is authorised and has the correct permissions to provide services, people can significantly reduce their chances of falling victim to fraud.

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