Tag: regulation 2025

Researchers warn banking systems enable economic abuse

Banking regulations and legacy technology systems are playing a critical role in enabling economic abuse, according to new academic research that is urging UK...

EU deal tightens retail investment rules to protect consumers

The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement with the Council on a wide-ranging package of measures designed to encourage greater retail participation in...

MAS pushes responsible AI use in finance

The MAS has released a consultation paper proposing new guidelines to help financial institutions responsibly manage the risks associated with AI. The proposed Guidelines on...

UK moves closer to stablecoin regulation framework

The Bank of England (BoE) has published a consultation paper outlining its proposed regulatory framework for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. The move marks a major step...

Payments industry warns Labour plan lacks real reform

The Payments Association has warned that the Labour government’s overhaul of the payments regulation regime amounts to more of a “reshuffle than a reform”....

EU extends sustainability reporting timeline to 2027

The European Commission has confirmed plans to delay the adoption of ESRS for non-EU companies under the CSRD as part of its broader simplification...

FCA permissions reveal sharp decline in consumer credit

The UK financial services sector has seen a sharp contraction in its workforce, according to new analysis of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) permissions data....

FCA set to streamline payment systems oversight

The UK government has launched a consultation on plans to fold the PSR into the FCA, as part of its broader Regulatory Action Plan. The...

Bank of England seeks feedback on gilt repo reforms

The Bank of England has launched a new discussion paper outlining possible reforms to bolster the resilience of the UK’s gilt repo market. Developed...

EU reveals AI code to support compliance with new rules

The European Union has published a new voluntary code of practice aimed at helping companies across the 27-member bloc comply with its forthcoming AI...

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