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Bank of England – High inflation expectations to keep rate cuts slow and gradual

The other justification was that household inflation expectations had recently risen

Monetary policy in uncertain times - speech by Andrew Bailey

Given at the Reykjavík Economic Conference, Iceland

FCA consults on steps to simplify mortgage rules

This will include consideration of risk appetite and responsible risk-taking, alternative affordability testing and product innovation, lending into later life and consumer information needs.

Appointed representatives data

The appointed representatives (AR) regime plays a crucial role in how consumers interact with financial services.

JTC Group General Counsel Named in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Netherlands for 2025

The GC Powerlist highlights the very best general counsels and senior in-house legal counsels in the Netherlands following a comprehensive research process conducted over many months.

ECB staff contribution to the European Commission’s targeted consultation on the application of the market risk prudential framework

Banks will need to continue running both the old and new systems in parallel

ECB partners with private sector through digital euro innovation platform

The innovation platform simulates the envisaged digital euro ecosystem

ESMA consults on rules for ESG Rating Providers

ESG rating providers who carry out activities other than the provision of ESG ratings.

The Rise of Direct Lending in Landmark Deals

Private credit is growing rapidly, and direct lending is playing an increasingly critical role in transactions that once would have found financing in the public markets.

FOS reports 49% surge in complaints

The banking and credit sector accounted for the majority, with 109,155 complaints — an increase of nearly 76% from the previous year.

EU Antitrust Ruling on UniCredit’s Banco BPM Takeover Expected by Early June

Bank of England's renewed RTGS service goes live

On 28 April, our renewed RTGS service – known as RT2 – went live.

Wellesley & Co Limited enters administration

WCL is the only company which is regulated by the FCA.

BoE stats reveal mortgage borrowing surged to £13 billion ahead of stamp duty changes

Similarly, the spike in borrowing is expected to be anomalous

FCA set to launch live AI testing service

The live testing service would allow firms to collaborate with the FCA while they check that their new AI tools are ready to be used.

FSCS looks for valid claims against Campbell & Associates Independent Financial Advice

FSCS has now opened its online claims service to claims.

Renewed RTGS: Digital public infrastructure as a platform for innovation − speech by Dave Ramsden

Given at Innovate Finance Global Summit 2025, The Guildhall, London

European Central Bank Reportedly Looking to Simplify Banking Rules

Reuters noted that the ECB has no authority to change rules, which are set by the European Union. Recommendations from the task force would need to be considered by lawmakers.

Firm fails with FSCS over pension advice

The firm, based in Glasgow, at the time had three claims in total which were for investment and pension advice.

FCA simplifies supervisory letters

The market reports will include communications relevant to different types of firms and insights from our supervisory work.

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