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PRA hits The Bank of London with £2 million penalty for "failing to act with integrity"

The failings occurred during a turbulent period for the bank between October 2021 and May 2024

Number of Isa millionaires trebles to 17,600 in past three years as Britons make full use of tax-free accounts

Under higher return assumptions, the number could have grown further still.

Financial services misconduct reports up 10%

Financial services firms must report breaches to the FCA when an employee breaks one or more of its conduct rules.

Regulators clear Brookfield Wealth Solutions takeover of Just Group

As of June, wealth management firm BWS had approximately $140 billion in total assets.

Combined monetary policy decisions and statement

It will have a material impact on near-term inflation through higher energy prices.

UK passport rule change prompts some expats to rethink British citizenship

Travellers with a different passport will have to provide a certificate confirming right of abode

How technology is changing the pensions conversation

As consumers consider their financial futures more holistically, the system must work together to support informed long-term decision making.

SEC confirms exemption for directors and officers of EEA Foreign Private Issuers

The SEC’s decision means that directors and officers of EEA FPIs will not be required to comply with these specific US reporting obligations.

FCA confirms new incident and third party rules to bolster resilience

Cyber attacks are becoming more frequent and more sophisticated, and firms are increasingly reliant on third party providers.

Bank Rate maintained at 3.75% - March 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is responsible for making decisions about Bank Rate.

House of Lords votes to scrap government power to mandate where pension schemes invest

It comes as a blow to pensions minister Torsten Bell, who has been adamant about keeping the reserve power

UK Upper Tribunal decision on obligations of those in investment management distribution chains

The FCA’s Conduct of Business Sourcebook (COBS) imposes suitability obligations on firms that manage investments

PS7/26 – Operational resilience: Operational incident and third-party reporting

It will also support the identification of critical third parties (CTPs) and assess where critical nodes of failure could arise.

The EBA issues revised list of ITS validation rules

Competent Authorities across the EU are reminded that data submitted in accordance with these ITS should not be formally validated against any rules that have been deactivated.

Pressure mounts on FCA as MPs call for regulatory overhaul

The group warned the UK risks repeating past mistakes unless there is a comprehensive examination of how financial regulation operates and how regulators are held accountable.

Creating a redress system that works better for consumers and firms

A redress system works best when it is clear, simple to use and trusted – both by the consumers who rely on it when something goes wrong, and by the firms expected to put things right.

Modernising the liquidity framework for banks and building societies - speech by Phil Evans

Given at University of Leeds, Cloth Hall Court, Leeds

FCA sets out its 2026 regulatory priorities for the Retail Banking sector

There is recognition of the significantly changing landscape of retail banking as people use branches less and digital channels more

Financial advisors need to engage with all clients

It’s important for financial professionals to listen to women, and for women to take an active interest in their finances

FSCS 2026/27 budget delivers efficiency and readiness

The enhanced RCF will also help better protect public funds if a major default occurs, supporting the stability of the UK’s financial services sector.

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