Lords: Policymakers 'flying blind' on private markets
A House of Lords committee warns that a lack of data on booming private markets leaves UK regulators and policymakers dangerously in the dark. Read the full report.
A House of Lords committee warns that a lack of data on booming private markets leaves UK regulators and policymakers dangerously in the dark. Read the full report.
A Lords committee warns the UK Treasury is unprepared for risks from the booming $16tn shadow banking sector, which could threaten UK financial stability. Read the full report.
Financial News explores the major themes set to shape the UK wealth management sector in 2026, including consolidation, regulation, and cryptocurrency. Read our in-depth analysis.
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The Berne Financial Services Agreement, effective 1 Jan 2026, is a major post-Brexit deal. It boosts UK-Swiss finance via mutual recognition, cutting costs and fostering growth. Discover the details.
The UK has avoided the OECD's PISA financial literacy test since 2012. As the government explores joining in 2029, experts argue participation is vital for evidence-based policy, productivity, and inclusion.
Policy Chairman Chris Hayward outlines how London will move from post-Brexit planning to execution in 2026, focusing on financial services, trade, and regulatory reform to secure its global status.
The Financial Conduct Authority concludes its investigation into private equity-backed advice firms without enforcement action. Discover the details and regulatory implications.
UK law firms brace for a major anti-money laundering overhaul as the FCA takes over regulation. Sharper penalties and stricter scrutiny aim to clean up the UK's £100bn dirty money reputation ahead of a 2027 FATF review.
New research reveals a surge in Brits using ChatGPT for investment decisions, averaging £2,350 per user. Discover the risks and regulatory changes shaping this trend.
A new report identifies 11 portfolio companies owned by major private equity firms as non-compliant with UK mandatory climate-related financial disclosures. Discover the firms involved and the regulatory implications.
Democratic lawmakers launch a $1.5bn lawsuit against Donald Trump, alleging he sabotaged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Read the full legal breakdown.
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
The UK's £100 contactless payment limit will be removed next year, allowing banks to set their own maximums. Find out what this means for your spending and security.
The UK's financial watchdog will let banks set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, scrapping the £100 cap. Find out how this could boost high street spending.
Financial News unveils its prestigious 2025 awards, honouring the top executives and emerging talent shaping London's financial landscape. Discover the winners now.
The tragic story of Ollie Long, 36, reveals how illicit offshore bookies target vulnerable gamblers who have self-excluded via GamStop, with the UK's hidden gambling market now worth £583m.
Flutter Entertainment's Paddy Power and Betfair agree to a £2m settlement with the Gambling Commission after systems failed to detect harmful betting patterns. Read the full investigation.
The Gambling Commission has issued a £2m penalty to Paddy Power Betfair for serious social responsibility failures. Discover the details of the case and the regulator's warning.
The European Commission unveils its first-ever affordable housing plan, targeting short-term lets and speculation. Barcelona's 2028 rental ban faces legal challenge.
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
Financial News unveils new categories and refined methodology for its 2026 rankings of UK financial services firms. Discover the upcoming changes and what they mean for the industry.
The UK government is set to introduce new rules for funeral directors in England after a series of scandals, ending the current unregulated 'free for all'. Read more.
Desiree Fixler, who exposed alleged greenwashing at DWS, steps down from the FCA's ESG advisory body. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Bill Kingdom, the influential civil servant who shaped the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, has died at 78. Read about his pivotal role in financial regulation.
Pharmacy experts raise alarm over low-dose iron products sold in UK supermarkets and online, calling for stricter regulation to protect consumers from misleading claims.
Elon Musk's X platform hit with a €120m EU fine for deceptive verification badges and lack of ad transparency under the Digital Services Act. Read the full ruling details.
UK regulators have torn up the rulebook for building societies, removing key lending limits to drive growth. Discover how this deregulation will impact mutuals and the housing market.
The Bank of England and FCA join the City Minister in Rochdale to launch a regulatory overhaul and new support unit, aiming to help mutuals and co-operatives grow.
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.