UK finance sector readies for clutch of reforms in new legislative agenda
By Sofia Gerace ( May 11, 2026, 10:34 GMT | Comment) -- A new UK financial services bill is expected to be unveiled on Wednesday as part of government plans for the coming parliamentary session. It's likely to feature reforms the Labour party has already pledged but that require legislation, including to the financial industry's redress system, accountability regime for senior executives and the payments regulator. What else might be included is much less certain.The UK financial services industry is bracing this week for fresh reforms to be announced in legislation aimed at fulfilling pledges by the ruling Labour party....
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