06/05/2025
ECB reports on Bulgaria’s progress towards euro adoption
These policies are discussed in more detail in the report.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
06/05/2025
20 million UK workers to benefit from new pension rules
The Bill will also require defined contribution (DC) schemes to prove value for money, protecting savers from poor returns.
06/04/2025
FCA statement on FundingSecure Limited complaints
Complainants have asked us to pay compensation for their financial losses because of the firm's failure.
06/04/2025
Zurich structured product specialist secures EU licence
Maverix Securities, which has three staff on the ground in Paris, has gained a French licence.
06/03/2025
Forgotten assets to help families and young people thrive
First ever Dormant Assets Scheme Strategy unlocks £440 million funding
06/03/2025
Allfunds appoints Véronique Uzan as Head of France
She will be based in Paris and report to Gianluca Renzini, Chief Commercial Officer for Allfunds.
06/02/2025
NatWest returns to full private ownership 17 years after £46bn UK bailout
Government sells final shares after rescue at height of financial crisis
05/30/2025
One day to go until closing of ESMA consultation on RTS for Green Bond Regulation
Commentators have until 30 May to respond to the ESMA consultation on RTS and ITS for the EU Green Bond Regulation.
05/30/2025
Finance IoM flags global AML award to local financial professional
IoM compliance analyst wins International Compliance Association Outstanding Achievement Award in Anti Money Laundering.
05/30/2025
UniCredit: Treasury Reaffirms Full Legitimacy of 'Golden Power' in Banco BPM Bid
UniCredit has filed an appeal with the Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) seeking a review of the application of the 'golden power.' The hearing is scheduled for June 4.
05/30/2025
Farrer & Co advises Suntera Global on the acquisition of Khepri Limited
The transaction reflects Suntera’s continuing ambitious growth strategy, designed to empower institutional clients with exceptional support across a broad and expanding range of alternative asset classes and jurisdictions.
05/29/2025
FCA statement on Basset & Gold complaints
Both were unregulated firms that raised funds by issuing mini-bonds.
05/28/2025
Citi Handlowy Announces Agreement to Sell Consumer Banking Business in Poland to Velobank S.A.
Transaction marks last of the announced international consumer sales as part of Citi’s strategic refresh
05/28/2025
UK FSCS trims annual levy expectations
The UK’s Financial Services Compensation Scheme has today lowered its annual levy expectation for 2025/26 to £356m.
05/28/2025
Rebalancing risk to fuel growth
Speech by Dominic Holland, director of market oversight, at the Association of Corporate Treasurers Annual Conference 2025.
05/28/2025
The UK Employment Rights Bill – latest updates
There have been several more stages in the life of the Bill and considerable debate, but little sign of significant changes to the original proposals.
05/28/2025
The EBA releases final technical package for its 4.1 reporting framework to support identification and assessment of crypto asset providers and the Pillar 3 data hub
This framework will apply as of the second half of 2025.
05/28/2025
Greater flexibility for Guernsey PIF regime with updated rules
The enhancements continue the GFSC’s commitment to regulatory and product innovation, providing a proportionate regime for funds targeting all forms of sophisticated investors.
05/27/2025
Banks expect to lose millions in interest due to Sepa Instant
As a result, banks must pre-fund their accounts in the Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) system to ensure liquidity during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
05/27/2025
Earning influence: lessons from the history of international currencies
Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at an event on Europe’s role in a fragmented world organised by Jacques Delors Centre at Hertie School in Berlin, Germany