The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee (the Committee) has launched a call for evidence as part of its inquiry into the growth of private markets in the UK following the regulatory reforms introduced after...more
On 2 July 2025, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee launched an inquiry into the growth of private markets in the UK....more
While the direction of the UK economy remains uncertain, dealmaking is flourishing as the country races ahead of its European peers in the M&A market - The UK economy currently stands at a crossroads. Critics of the new...more
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) recently delivered a series of speeches1 raising their concerns about the evolution of private equity financing and the...more
The Bank of England this week flagged concerns about the financial stability risks posed by private equity in light of higher interest rates and the resulting pressure on valuations. While the announcement has been widely...more
Responses to the joint Bank of England and HM Treasury consultation paper on a “digital pound” are in, with over 50,000 submissions in total. The scale of feedback shows significant interest in a discussion which could pave...more
Assertive regulators are bringing greater clarity and new challenges as they step up oversight of fintech innovation. As the fast-growing fintech industry thrives, the sector has begun to attract greater regulatory...more
Yesterday, Hershey rejected Kraft spinoff Mondelez’s $23 billion takeover offer, but the dealmaking efforts may not be over. The success of any increased offer lies in the hands of the Hershey Trust Company, a charitable...more