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PRA finalizes climate risk expectations
The PRA has issued a principles-based, proportionate framework of expectations for firms to manage climate-related financial risk.
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Can the UK boost financial inclusion through payroll saving?
The FCA comments on the potential and practicalities of workplace savings schemes.
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Preparing UK market access for Swiss financial services firms after the Berne Financial Services Agreement
New regime comes into effect in early 2026.
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FCA policy statement PS25/4: Investment research payment optionality for fund managers
New framework offers greater flexibility, but it remains to be seen how many fund managers will take up joint payment options, given the guardrails in place.
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MiFID onshoring continued: PRA Consultation Paper CP9/25
The consultation is relevant to PRA-authorized banks, building societies and designated UK investment firms.
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Simplifying the Regulatory Capital Regime for FCA investment firms: FCA CP25/10
The proposed rules would only apply to MIFIDPRU investment firms, with announcements due for market making/principal trading firms.
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FCA’s second consultation on Consumer Composite Investments explained
The proposed CCI regime aims to replace the PRIIPs regime and certain UCITS disclosure requirements.
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PRA consults on updates to its approach to International Banks
Clarification on specific aspects of the PRA’s existing approach to risk management and remote booking.
