10/20/2026
Private Credit: growing regulatory concerns and the risks for financial institutions
Private credit has grown into a major source of financing, but its rapid expansion has attracted increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
10/20/2026
Advising DBS and ING on £1bn financing for major London office redevelopment
The financing, which was equally underwritten by DBS and ING, will support the comprehensive transformation of Bishops Square into a leading sustainable office development
10/20/2026
Chancellor rules out CGT rise ahead of Budget
CGT has been the subject of intense speculation ahead of the 28 October Budget, with suggestions that the government could bring rates closer to those applied to income tax as it looks for ways to raise additional revenue.
10/20/2026
Bank competitiveness in Europe: integration, capital and the unfinished single market
The explainer argues that concluding Banking Union, notably by resolving the outstanding home-host issue, is thus key to competitiveness.
10/20/2026
CMA outlines proposals to unlock contactless technology on Apple iPhone
Opening up iPhone contactless technology could boost innovation, lower costs and help UK fintechs grow.
10/19/2026
Bank of England governor walks out of IMF summit in protest against Russia
The Bank of England confirmed that Bailey took part.
10/19/2026
SEB starts using Swedish AI infrastructure
The platform gives the partners access to powerful computing resources while allowing them to keep close control of their data, models and operations.
10/16/2026
FINMA's supervision of the asset management industry in Switzerland
This corresponds to roughly 43 percent of the assets actively managed from Switzerland.
10/16/2026
Harneys retains Band 1 ranking in London and secures Jersey recognition in Chambers UK 2027 Guide
This marks the firm's 15th consecutive year in Band 1 for offshore law, and its third since Bermuda was added to the category.
10/16/2026
The EBA classifies USDC as the first significant e-money token in the European Union
There are currently 45 EMTs in the European Union, which have been notified under MiCA, and USDC is the first one to be classified as being significant.
10/16/2026
Scotland’s Private Finance Initiative revival faces lender and construction cost hurdles
Law firm Browne Johnston is drafting a proposed national public-private partnership (PPP) framework for Whitehall and UK policymakers.
10/16/2026
Five Harneys Cyprus lawyers ranked in IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate 2026
The firm is ranked for Financial and Corporate in Cyprus under the name Harneys – Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis.
10/16/2026
Fieldfisher advises longstanding client DWS on latest transaction amid continued investor demand for prime logistics assets
The deal comes as logistics continues to be an active segment of the UK real estate market, with high-quality assets in well-connected locations remaining attractive to institutional investors.
10/16/2026
Securing strong results in Chambers UK 2027 guide
The results also include a number of individual ranking promotions and new rankings across our Jersey, Guernsey and London offices, reflecting the depth of expertise recognised across the firm.
10/15/2026
Chambers UK 2027 rankings
We congratulate all our ranked teams and individuals on their recognition.
10/15/2026
Farrer & Co secures strong rankings in Chambers UK 2027
Overall, the firm is ranked in 24 practice areas
10/15/2026
Mourant achieves excellent recognition in Chambers and Partners UK 2027
In addition to the team rankings, Mourant lawyers achieved 44 individual directory rankings, underlining the strength and breadth of expertise across the firm.
10/14/2026
Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring
All 3 suspects are in the process of being interviewed by the FCA at police stations in London and Manchester.
10/14/2026
IFA Kerry Nelson pleads guilty to £2m fraud
Nexus IFA was authorised to provide investment, mortgage and pension advice, while Nexus IM was permitted to provide discretionary fund management services.
10/14/2026
PIMFA and Eversheds Sutherland publish new guidance to help advisers protect clients from financial control
This guide is developed by PIMFA in partnership with global law firm Eversheds Sutherland, the guide translates legal and regulatory expectations into practical steps firms can take within their existing structures.