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The outlook for inflation − speech by Clare Lombardelli

Given at the Sixth Biennial Conference on Macroeconomic Policy, Warsaw

Extreme Regulatory Path Threatens Competitiveness of Switzerland's Banking Centre and Raises Costs for the Economy

As a result, these loss-absorbing instruments would not be taken into account when calculating capital requirements for foreign shareholdings.

When the algorithm manages the workforce: Sweden's proposed platform work act

This article analyses the proposal from a Swedish legal perspective, with a focus on the rules governing algorithmic management.

Firms crack down on money mules but need to do more

An increase in account closures could reflect broader customer growth alongside improvements in identifying and acting on suspected mule activity, rather than necessarily meaning mules make up a higher proportion of firms’ business.

Building the next generation of market infrastructure

Technology is challenging basic assumptions about when markets operate at all.

Pinsent Masons advises Manchester Storm on return to AO Arena

Ice hockey is a fast-growing sport across the UK, attracting 1.25 million spectators last season, and the move to a larger-capacity arena follows the Storm's success in reaching the playoffs during the 2025/26 season.

UBS publishes additional position paper to support debate on Swiss banking regulation

The publication comes as the debate on Swiss banking regulation has included differing interpretations, misconceptions and incomplete representations of several key issues.

FCA and partners join forces to help improve financial security for millions

This means that millions could be left vulnerable in the event of a death in the family, serious illness or loss of income.

ECB publishes supervisory banking statistics on significant institutions for the second quarter of 2026

Meanwhile, the aggregate total capital ratio stood at 20.13%, compared with 20.11% in the previous quarter and 20.21% one year ago.

Leroy & Goldbach opens in Luxembourg with focus on investment funds

Its offices are located in Luxembourg, Zurich and Hamburg, with permanent representation in London.

Bird & Bird advises DAL Partners on the first close of its debut €40 million fund

The first close attracted commitments from a diverse investor base, including institutional investors, foundations, family offices and private investors from Finland and abroad.

Creating the next European banking champions

The European banking market remains highly divided along national lines, despite the creation of the banking union and the wider EU single market.

Bank of England expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite rising inflation

Economists expect a majority of the nine-member Monetary Policy Committee will want to see more evidence that higher inflation is feeding into underlying prices and wages

FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance

The review found that the challenges are often greatest for microbusinesses, which make up 95.5% of all SMEs and are less likely to use external finance.

BoE holds rates as split vote highlights policy divide - Validus

“Markets will closely scrutinise Governor Bailey’s comments for clues on how the Bank sees the conflict in Iran feeding through to energy prices and UK inflation.

ECB wage tracker at 2.7% in H1 2027, pointing to a modest uptick in negotiated wage growth

Compared with the July 2026 data release, the ECB wage tracker with smoothed one-off payments was revised downwards slightly for 2026.

HMRC savings stats: Cash remains king despite growing appetite for investing

The upcoming reduction in the Cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s (in April 2027) could help nudge some savers towards investing

Morgan Stanley turns more hawkish, forecasts two Fed hikes and ECB move

Morgan Stanley expects the Fed to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its September 15-16 meeting and deliver another quarter-point increase in December after recent inflation readings came in above expectations.

Who holds the data? The EU Data Act's access by design rules take effect

The Act ushered in new rules for digital economy providers and users, primarily by granting users more control over data generated by 'smart' products and devices

UK crypto firms get five-month window to seek FCA approval

The regulator opened a pre-application support service in July to help firms prepare before they file.

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