7/23/2026 5:31:21 PM PRA fines HDI Global SE and provides key insight into its expectations of EAS participants By Sara Cody The Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) has fined HDI Global SE (“HDI”), the UK-authorised branch of a German-headquartered global...
7/22/2026 8:37:09 AM ECJ restricts scope of PSD2: return of the ancillary services exemption? By Marius Raetz Leonard van den Ende There is an old saying: if you think you may be providing payment services, you probably are. And if you transfer funds, you definitely...
7/21/2026 5:40:30 PM FCA releases latest stats on enforcement By Sara Cody Stephen Clipsham The FCA’s latest Enforcement Data, released with the FCA’s 2025/26 Annual Report, provide an intriguing snapshot into the regulator’s...
7/15/2026 12:29:24 PM Mansion House 2026: AI, AIFMs, payment services and more By Harry Eddis Carl Fernandes Peter Bevan Clare McMullen Alastair Holt Nikunj Kiri Raza Naeem Elizabeth Dowd Simon Treacy +6 more... Show less The Government has released a package of policy papers to coincide with the Chancellor’s latest Mansion House speech. Key themes are how...
7/14/2026 9:11:11 PM UK to future-proof payment services: HMT consults on stablecoins, AI and Open Banking By Harry Eddis Richard Hay Olivia Murphy Imran Bhaluani Simon Treacy Sam Quicke Sophia Le Vesconte Frances Hodgkins +5 more... Show less The Government has launched a major consultation on modernising how the UK regulates payment services and electronic money. HM Treasury...
7/10/2026 4:26:20 PM Between the Lines: FCA feedback on the products and services outcome vs its reform agenda By Sara Cody The FCA has published feedback following its review of firms’ approaches to products and services under the Consumer Duty (“the...
7/10/2026 11:15:09 AM UK designates four tech firms as critical to financial system By Raza Naeem James Morris Simon Treacy The Government has announced the first firms it will designate under its critical third parties regime. In a press release HM Treasury...
7/9/2026 1:56:32 PM UK FCA previews its crypto application forms By Harry Eddis Peter Bevan Raza Naeem James Morris Olivia Murphy Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less The Financial Conduct Authority will start receiving cryptoasset authorisation applications from 30 September 2026. The FCA has now given...
7/8/2026 9:07:29 PM Consumer Duty centre stage: Lessons from the FCA’s second Enforcement Watch publication By Sara Cody The FCA has published its second Enforcement Watch publication, building on its first edition to publicise ongoing enforcement activity...
7/8/2026 10:15:49 AM MiFID II: ESMA sets out expectations on Triangular Passporting By Stephen Clipsham ESMA has published a supervisory briefing setting out expectations for firms and national competent authorities (NCAs) on ‘Triangular...
7/8/2026 10:02:48 AM High Court maintains time bar for complaints against financial institutions By Clare McMullen The High Court has recently clarified the extent of Financial Ombudsman Service (“FOS”) jurisdiction over historical claims, confirming...
7/7/2026 9:55:46 PM ECB tells EU banks to submit AI defence plans By Marius Raetz Raza Naeem Simon Treacy The European Central Bank has written to CEOs of significant euro area banks asking to see their plans for addressing AI-enabled...
7/7/2026 1:34:08 PM FCA tells banks to improve access to basic bank accounts By Premlata Fagan Clare Whittle Nine of the biggest UK banks and building societies are legally mandated under the Payment Accounts Regulations 2015 to offer basic bank...
7/3/2026 3:14:16 PM ESMA’s final report proposes annual net cost savings of up to EUR 1 billion through simplification of financial transaction reporting By Karen Cooper ESMA has published its Final Report on the Call for Evidence for the simplification of financial transaction reporting, which proposes...
7/3/2026 12:28:54 PM FCA to simplify investment disclosure regime: CP 26/24 By Premlata Fagan Consumers need clear and relevant information to make better-informed choices. This is particularly important for costs and charges...