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UK banks told they’re not doing enough for net zero; public money was needed June 30, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK government has committed to investing billions of pounds to finance the transition to net zero because banks aren't doing enough to channel their capital into green initiatives, John Flint, the head of ... (more story)

Sustainable finance one of five key growth target areas, UK minister says June 30, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Sustainable finance will be one of the five key growth areas in the UK government's forthcoming Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the UK minister responsible for financial services policy said today.

FCA to shake up financial advice as UK retail investment lags June 30, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK’s financial watchdog is moving ahead with reforms to the financial advice market, aiming to close the widening advice gap and reinvigorate retail investment across the country. The Financial Conduct Aut... (more story)

UK yet to see turning point after market reforms, says London Stock Exchange chief June 27, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

There is yet to be a turning point in terms of capital flowing into the UK following recent capital market reforms, the London Stock Exchange chief said today, but added that Britain also needs a cultural shif... (more story)

Not the FCA’s fault if more companies list in UK but then fail, Pritchard says June 27, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The deputy chief of the UK Financial Conduct Authority has said it's not the authority's fault if more companies choose to list in London following the FCA's overhaul of the listings regime — but subsequently ... (more story)

London Stock Exchange CEO resisting pressure to deregulate for UK economic growth June 26, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK financial regulators cannot be expected to carry the full burden of driving the country’s economic growth, the chief of the London stock exchange has said today, pushing back against pressure on watchdogs t... (more story)

Non-bank sector in UK spotlight with BOE to release risks review next month June 26, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Focus over the non-bank financial sector's leverage risks is intensifying in the UK, with the Bank of England readying a comprehensive update due next month. The BOE's Financial Policy Committee, tasked with s... (more story)

UK FCA chief warns of international regulatory split as standards consensus falters June 26, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Regulatory misalignment between the UK and its key international partners has become increasingly likely, as reaching consensus on global financial standards has grown more difficult, Financial Conduct Authori... (more story)

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Ex-Barclays chief's failed UK court gamble set to embolden regulator June 26, 2025 | Martin Coyle and Sofia Gerace

Former Barclays boss Jes Staley's failure to persuade a UK court to overturn an industry ban over his links to Jeffrey Epstein is a vindication for the country's financial services regulator — and will likely ... (more story)

Denmark stays cautious on tackling contentious EU financial reforms June 24, 2025 | Fanny Roux

When Denmark takes the reins of EU policy talks on July 1, it will scrutinize the new securitization package proposal while also addressing several contentious financial reforms from the previous term. These i... (more story)

Wish list on improving capital markets to be adopted by EU lawmakers June 23, 2025 | Fanny Roux

The European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs is expected tomorrow to agree on a report, signaling for the first time the direction of travel and likely political battle lines in its eff... (more story)

US budget bill targets agencies advancing financial stability, consumer protection June 19, 2025 | Neil Roland

President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” would eliminate or dilute four agencies created with bipartisan support this century to advance financial stability and consumer protection. Three of those agencies were ... (more story)

As the UK's AIM market turns 30, could regulatory reforms offer birthday cheer? June 19, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The London Stock Exchange's junior market, AIM, turns 30 today, but has little to celebrate after recording the largest net outflow of companies since the global financial crisis. The platform for smaller comp... (more story)

Financial regulators' growth goal thrown into doubt by UK lawmakers' report June 18, 2025 | Phoebe Seers and Sofia Gerace

The first comprehensive parliamentary inquiry into UK financial sector regulators' progress in driving UK growth and international competitiveness has reported a fundamental concern: it is far from clear that ... (more story)

Moody’s proposes tougher capital, liquidity standards for US banks, provoking indignation June 17, 2025 | Neil Roland

Stepping into a void left by President Donald Trump’s bank-friendly regulators, Moody’s Ratings has proposed a rating methodology for US banks that stiffens capital and liquidity requirements — and has stirred... (more story)

Revamped EU securitization rules aren’t a gift to banks, Albuquerque says June 17, 2025 | Fanny Roux

The EU's finance chief has defended the European Commission’s “balanced approach” between risk sensitivity and financial stability, in its new package proposal revamping the securitization framework published ... (more story)