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Payments and e-money: UK FCA publishes policy statement on changes to safeguarding regime

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The FCA believes that some payments firms do not currently have sufficiently robust safeguarding practices. This poses a risk of harm to consumer and market integrity that the FCA is seeking to mitigate. ...more

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UK FCA Publishes New Webpage Consolidating Its Work on Wholesale Bank Supervision

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new "Wholesale banks supervision" webpage which consolidates insights from the FCA's multi-firm and other supervisory work involving wholesale banks. The webpage covers a...more

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UK FCA issues updated Enforcement Information Guide

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority published an updated Enforcement Information Guide, which reflects changes in the FCA Handbook to its revised Enforcement Guide (ENFG) and the Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (DEPP)....more

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PRA Announces Reform to the UK Insurance Special Purpose Vehicles Regulatory Framework

- What is new: The PRA has published a policy statement finalising reforms to the UK insurance special purpose vehicles regulatory framework, including changes to funding, grace periods, authorisation and contract...more

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PEP talk revisited: revised UK guidance on treatment of PEPs

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued finalised guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs) for anti-money laundering purposes. There is no significant shift in the FCA’s expectations of...more

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UK PRA extends Phase 1 Pillar 2A review consultation and defers implementation of certain risk areas

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced an extension to the consultation period for CP12/25 which sets out Phase 1 of its Pillar 2A review. The consultation was originally published on 22 May. In response...more

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DAM(L’d) if you do, DAM(L’d) if you don’t – What should regulated firms be thinking about now the PoCA consent threshold has been...

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On 10 July 2025, the UK raised the threshold below which certain regulated firms can perform acts that would otherwise constitute a money laundering offence. The new threshold is £3,000. This is the second rise in the...more

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UK FPC finalises O-SII buffer framework review

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published the Financial Policy Committee's (FPC) final response to the 2024 review of the Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SII) buffer framework. This follows the March consultation,...more

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Wolfsberg Group issues statement on the RBA for financial crime risk management

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The Wolfsberg Group (the Group) has released a statement reaffirming its commitment to the risk-based approach (RBA) for financial crime risk management. Further to its 2006 RBA guidance, and in line with the Financial Action...more

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BoE and FCA issue joint statement on the effectiveness of MoU for supervising FMIs

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The Bank of England (BoE) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a joint statement reaffirming the effectiveness of their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the supervision of Financial Market...more

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BoE publishes fundamental rules for FMIs

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Following its November 2024 consultation, the Bank of England (BoE) has published final fundamental rules for financial market infrastructure firms (FMIs), a supervisory statement setting out how the BoE expects FMI to comply...more

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Mansion House: HMT policy paper with update on the digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) pilot

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published a policy paper on its update on the digital gilt instrument (DIGIT) pilot. The paper follows the Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN), which closed in April and which was the first stage...more

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Mansion House: Special Resolution Regime Code of Practice updated

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HM Treasury has published an updated version of the Banking Act 2009 Special Resolution Regime Code of Practice. The code sets out resolution tools and powers available under the Banking Act 2009 for authorities to use in...more

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Mansion House: FOS to reduce interest rate applied before a decision to base rate plus 1%

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The UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has published a final policy statement and accompanying press release, confirming that the FOS is changing the interest rate applied to compensation awards to a time-weighted average...more

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Mansion House: UK government publishes draft Overseas Recognition Regimes Regulations and Guidance

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Alongside its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the UK government has laid before Parliament, a draft of the Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025 (the ORR...more

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PEP talk: The UK FCA issues final guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons

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The Financial Conduct Authority (“the FCA”) has published final guidance on the treatment of politically exposed persons (PEPs) for anti-money laundering purposes, which updates its Guidance issued in 2017 (“the 2017...more

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From Ambition to Attrition: The Financial Realities Behind Wind Project Suspensions

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Introduction: Offshore Wind Projects Pulled Amid Cost Surges - The offshore wind industry has faced a wave of high-profile setbacks that have sent shockwaves through the global renewable energy landscape. The offshore wind...more

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Mansion House: Mortgage-related developments

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HM Treasury has announced the launch of a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme, aimed at supporting first-time buyers and home movers across the UK. The scheme enables access to 91–95% loan-to-value mortgages, allowing buyers...more

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Mansion House: PRA consults on adjustments to its Basel 3.1 market risk framework

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HM Treasury (HMT) and the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published updates with proposed changes to the expected implementation of Basel 3.1. The changes relate to delaying the implementation of the new...more

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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act implemented

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The Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 (Commencement) Regulations 2025 have been made, which brings into force certain provisions of the Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Act 2025 from 16 July, in parallel with the...more

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Mansion House: Bank of England measures to maintain a fit for purpose resolution regime

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The Bank of England (BoE) has published a suite of publications in its capacity as the UK′s resolution authority, covering significant updates in relation to its approach to setting the minimum requirement for own funds and...more

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FSB update on progress under 2021 roadmap on climate-related risks

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its 2025 progress report on the implementation of its 2021 Climate Roadmap. The report provides a factual overview of progress made across four key areas: disclosures, data,...more

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FSB chair letter on global outlook and priorities

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published a letter from Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, who was appointed chair of the FSB from 1 July. In the letter, the chair confirms his commitment to the FSB's...more

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FCA plans to modernise client categorisation rules

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has announced plans to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more investment opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets...more

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BCBS report on interconnections between banks and NBFIs

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has released a horizon-scanning report examining the interconnections between banks and non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs)...more

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