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Treasury Committee slams ‘confused’ Lifetime Isa

It called for reforms to align Lisa savings with pension savings under the Universal Credit means test.

Germany's state-owned KfW bank linked to rights violations

A new report on KfW Bank’s human rights record says these aren't just hypotheticals; they're real risks and they're not being handled well enough.

Simpler Rules for Smaller Banks In Focus Again

The desire to simplify regulatory requirements has reopened long-standing debates on the scope and extent of small bank regulations.

ECB and People’s Bank of China extend bilateral euro-renminbi currency swap arrangement

The arrangement with the PBC is consistent with the large volumes of bilateral trade and investment between the euro area and China.

SFO secures £1.1 million with first Unexplained Wealth Order

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secures first Unexplained Wealth Order following sale of Lake District property.

A new government does not change France’s fundamental story

The European Central Bank also acts as an effective financial backstop

Europe promised an innovation comeback against the US and China. One year on, it's barely scratched the surface.

The bank said defense booms, but Europe still lags badly in AI, cloud, and startup scale-up.

FCA seeks views on proposals to provide fair access to the London Stock Exchange’s data centre rooftop

Currently, only LSEG can use the rooftop of the data centre building for radio equipment used for LLCS.

State pensioners sent letter which could unlock £8,300 backpayment from DWP

HMRC has sent out more than 370,000 letters - mostly to women - urging them to check their State Pension payments as they may be lower than they are entitled to

85-year-old man jailed for 2 years for £1m investment fraud

He offered trade alerts and investment opportunities in three self-named funds, despite lacking FCA authorisation.

ECB set to hold rates steady with eye on France crisis

The pause follows more than a year of cuts as the ECB pivoted from tackling a surge in inflation to seeking to support the beleaguered eurozone.

Money laundering in the UK undergoes first national risk assessment for five years

How have money-laundering risks for financial services and property evolved since 2020?

Bank of England and BIS develop off-the-shelf module for analysing ISO 20022 data

The prototype developed by the Bank of England and the BIS, under the name Project Keystone, aims to address these fears.

FINMA publishes consolidated ordinance covering the insolvency proceedings at financial market institutions

The existing regulations have been revised and adapted where necessary – based on findings from practical experience and academia.

Swiss insurance sector posts mixed results in the 2024 financial year

Swiss insurance companies achieved aggregate annual profits of CHF 10.4 billion in 2024, which represents a 24% decrease over the previous year.

Burges Salmon advises FirstGroup on strategic investment backing PETL’s acquisition of Brill Power

The deal marks a significant consolidation of UK-based innovation in the battery energy storage space

Cutting through the noise: exercising good judgment in a world of change

Welcome address by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB and Chair of the European Systemic Risk Board, at the ninth annual conference of the ESRB

Addleshaw Goddard advises the European Investment Bank on the rollout of financing for urban development projects in Spain

Eligible forms of investment include both equity investment and debt

ACCA applauds FRC’s UK Stewardship Code for emphasising outcomes as well as actions

This would help asset managers and owners better understand the long-term sustainable value for clients and beneficiaries and therefore

Building trust and supporting innovation in the multi-moneyverse − speech by Sarah Breeden

Given at the Bank of England and Warwick Business School Innovation in Money and Payments Conference

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