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Central Banks under pressure as inflation risks re-emerge

The rationale behind this communication is straightforward: economic growth remains too weak for the economy to absorb a supply shock such as the one currently unfolding.

Firms have improved but must do more to prevent sanctions breaches

This includes checking they have adequate sanctions systems and controls.

Brits hardest hit in Europe by bank branch closures, as government launches review

The findings come as the government launches an independent Access to Banking Review to examine the real-world impact of branch closures and consider whether further intervention is needed to protect access to services.

Review of financial promotion approvers finds some firms need to raise standards

The review focussed on sampling promotions that had been approved since the firm was authorised.

IASB issues IFRS 20 to improve financial reporting for companies subject to rate regulation

It aims to help investors better understand how that rate regulation affects a company’s financial performance, financial position and its prospects for future cash flows.

Stress in global private credit markets and its implications for euro area financial stability

This makes it unlikely that private credit in isolation could be a source of systemic financial instability at present.

Interview with Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, conducted by Balázs Korányi and Reinhard Becker on 21 May 2026

The futures curve suggests that oil prices are expected to remain elevated over a significant period of time.

ECB summons bank leaders to urgent meeting on AI-driven cybersecurity risks

The ECB supervises about 111 of the eurozone’s largest banks, including subsidiaries of Wall Street groups such as JPMorgan Chase.

Euro area and national balance of payments and international investment position statistics

The main principles and elements guiding the production of ECB statistics are set out in the ECB Statistics Quality Framework (SQF) and quality assurance procedures, which are published on the ECB’s website.

The Commission is awarding €400 million to European projects for the decarbonization of heat generation.

The selected projects will avoid more than 6.6 million tons of CO2 emissions over the next ten years by replacing natural gas-fired heat generation systems through the use of innovative technologies.

FCA opens doors to support fast-growing financial firms

The unit offers a dedicated point of contact and practical support to help navigate regulatory processes, develop innovative products and understand the impact of policy changes.

Young drivers warned about fake insurance sold on social media

The FCA is warning 17-to 25-year-old drivers about 'ghost broking' scams where criminals sell bogus insurance policies through social media and messaging platforms.

Commission approves €1.3 billion German State aid to support renewable hydrogen production

The approved scheme will support construction of up to 1,000 MW of installed electrolyser capacity, and the production of up to 10 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen.

FCA and Bank of England set out shared vision for tokenisation in UK wholesale markets

The Financial Conduct Authority and the Bank of England set out a shared vision and seek industry views on the future of UK wholesale markets

Modernising money and markets − speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at City Week 2026, London

Pensions Commission warning must drive action on UK under‑saving crisis

Too many people are contributing at minimum levels that are unlikely to deliver adequate retirement outcomes, creating a dangerous gap between perception and reality.

FCA, Bank of England and Treasury joint statement on frontier AI models and cyber resilience

These capabilities, if used maliciously, amplify cyber threats to firms’ safety and soundness, customers, market integrity, and financial stability.

King’s Speech 2026: what does it mean for financial services regulation?

The King’s Speech also signalled wider cross-cutting issues for FS firms to track, including AI, digital identity, and cyber resilience.

FCA reviews whether investment firms are doing enough to support bereaved customers

The FCA will examine the experience customers have from the moment the firm is told about a bereavement, through to settlement or transfer of investments.

Charity Commission issues updated guidance on conflicts of interest

The Commission has warned that trustees often struggle to recognise conflicts. Consequently, the guidance has been updated to make it more accessible and easier to use – it is now shorter, with a greater focus on scenarios and examples.

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