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New rules to make long-term investment funds clearer

For investors, this means the fund should be clearer from the start about how quickly they can get their money back and whether the fund is right for their needs.

UK’s PRA to link regulatory thresholds to GDP

The calculation uses 2026 as fixed baseline, running an introductory three-year term before moving to recurring five-year cycles.

FINMA adopts partially revised Circular 2016/7 "Video and Online Identification"

In particular, the e-ID can be used for identification purposes when digitally initiating customer relationships in accordance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).

Why should the ECB care about the unequal effects of climate change?

This hits low-income households harder than others, as they spend a larger share of their income on essentials like food.

FCA cracks down on finfluencers

Influencers can delete and re-upload posts, and repeat offenders may continue until escalation occurs.

Money in the digital age: digital euro, tokenisation and the role of central bank

It can make payments more convenient and finance more efficient. And it can pave the way for new products and business models.

FAMA and AFME warn on securitisation sanctions

Shaun Baddeley, Managing Director of Securitisation at the Association of Financial Markets in Europe

Mourant celebrates top rankings in Legal 500 UK 2027

In the latest guide, Mourant is described as “a top-class firm with some real stars,” and praised for its “exceptional quality from the partnership to the associates and to the trainees and paralegals.”

Regulatory thresholds set to shift to automatic increases

Proportionality is set to be improved for firms as over 100 regulatory thresholds could be automatically increased periodically.

DLA Piper assists Deutsche Bank and Eurobank in landmark energy receivables securitisation for Public Power Corporation S.A.

A team from DLA Piper's Capital Markets team, part of the firm's Finance practice, advised on the transaction.

Adviser complains after Octopus delays £5.5mn business relief withdrawal by months

Instead of being paid in full in August, the final payment would not be made until March.

APPG calls for FCA whistleblower probe after Andriesz death

The regulator apologised and said further guidance and training would be provided to its whistleblowing team, the APPG said.

Looking at how we interact with whistleblowers

It's vital people feel confident coming to us with concerns. We’re grateful so many do.

Money in the digital age: digital euro, tokenisation and the role of central banks

It can make payments more convenient and finance more efficient.

Chattertons celebrates strongest ever Legal 500 performance

The results further strengthen Chattertons’ position as a leading full-service law firm serving businesses, individuals and families across the East Midlands and beyond.

Reforming UK capital markets to ensure they work well for our economy

Speech by Jon Relleen, director of infrastructure and exchanges, at the Reform of the UK Public and Private Capital Markets Summit 2026.

FCA announces new Board appointments

Lea Paterson CBE and Matthew Tobin have been appointed by the Treasury as non-executive directors, while deputy chief executive Sarah Pritchard has joined the Board as an executive member.

King’s bank Coutts hit with new lawsuit after ‘debanking’

NatWest-owned Coutts is defending the claim, noting UK and US authorities sanctioned entities connected with Red Box in 2024.

Ogier is in a "league of its own", say clients in Legal 500 UK Guide 2027

A total of 69 lawyers have been recognised, including five Hall of Fame recognitions, 23 Leading Partners, nine Next Generation Partners, eight Leading Associates and 30 key lawyers.

Letter from David Bailey 'Thematic feedback on accounting for IFRS 9 expected credit losses (ECL)'

Letter to chief financial officers of selected PRA-regulated deposit-takers which provides thematic feedback from the PRA’s review of written auditor reports received in 2026 covering IFRS 9 expected credit loss accounting (ECL) and accounting for c

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