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Amex airline card can face cap if fees are equivalent to interchange, EU court rules April 16, 2026 | Lewis Crofts

American Express payments with its Air France-KLM co-branded card partner can be subject to a regulated cap if they have the same “object or effect” as the “interchange” fees common to the card schemes of Visa... (more story)

Trump threatens to fire US Fed Chair if he doesn’t step down by May 15 April 15, 2026 | Neil Roland

President Trump said he would fire Jerome Powell if he stayed on as Federal Reserve chair after his tenure as central bank chief ends May 15, even if his successor-nominee, Kevin Warsh, isn’t confirmed by the ... (more story)

UK banking supervisor must lead on growth 'challenge,' new chief Braddick says April 15, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The UK prudential watchdog must be a “thought leader” on how financial regulation supports growth while maintaining stability, incoming chief Katharine Braddick has said in outlining her ambitions to lawmakers... (more story)

UK rejects claims it’s lagging behind US on stablecoins regulations April 15, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The UK is not falling behind the US on stablecoin rules, financial services minister Lucy Rigby told parliament on Wednesday, dismissing claims about the slow pace of regulation. On the contrary, she said that... (more story)

EU finance ministers to discuss market integration proposal in May April 15, 2026 | Fanny Roux

EU finance ministers are due to discuss the jumbo package proposal again on May 5 to better integrate and supervise the bloc's capital markets, with a view to advancing negotiations and achieving significant p... (more story)

Warsh to be present for US Senate Banking Committee Fed confirmation hearing April 14, 2026 | Neil Roland

The US Senate Banking Committee will hold a hearing on President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, on April 21 with Warsh present, the two top senators on the committee said.

Maintaining EU bank resilience level key to competitiveness, EU Commission says April 14, 2026 | Fanny Roux

A European Commission official signaled on Monday that loosening capital rules is not relevant to boosting EU banks' competitiveness. Almoro Rubin de Cervin, who is in charge of banking regulation and supervis... (more story)

Contest to provide UK equity tape looks thin as only four express interest April 13, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The race to operate the UK’s first equity consolidated tape looks set to be a narrow one, with only four groups expressing interest ahead of a formal procurement process due to open later this year, MLex has l... (more story)

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New EU banking chief Michaud faces competitiveness hurdles amid global risks April 16, 2026 | Fanny Roux

The new chief of the European Banking Authority, François-Louis Michaud, is set to simplify banking oversight while addressing challenges from digital innovations and enhancing banking competitiveness. He emph... (more story)

Which policy direction for post-Orbán Hungary? April 14, 2026 | Luca Bertuzzi

Hungary’s new government under Péter Magyar is expected to reset relations with the EU, pursue judicial reforms to unlock frozen funds and dismantle key Orbán-era institutions. While maintaining some continuit... (more story)

What can UK banks expect as Barclays exec Braddick takes regulatory reins? April 10, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

Former Barclays executive Katharine Braddick takes the helm of the UK’s prudential regulator this July, ushering in a new five-year chapter after a decade under the leadership of Sam Woods. With a wealth of ex... (more story)

UK car finance saga has a way to run with legal challenges looming March 31, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

UK banks and other lenders digesting the repercussions of the £9.1 billion car finance compensation plan unveiled in final form by the financial watchdog this week will have an eye on the likelihood of a flurr... (more story)

EU countries dive into details of contentious market supervision reform March 30, 2026 | Fanny Roux

EU countries' finance experts started two days of key talks on Monday on the EU market watchdog's new powers and distribution of roles with national authorities in a contentious package proposal for better int... (more story)

EU banks' case for looser rules fueled by US plans to cut capital requirements March 25, 2026 | Fanny Roux

US plans to cut bank capital requirements are putting wind in the sails of European lenders pushing for looser EU rules. European banks are looking beyond amendments to Basel III market risk standards that are... (more story)

UK's trimming of financial rules needs speed, City of London's mayor says March 23, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

UK efforts to streamline financial rules and boost economic growth need speeding up to bring international investment in, the chief ambassador for London's financial district told MLex in an interview. Susan L... (more story)

EU leaders clear-eyed that competitiveness is key to ride out global turmoil March 19, 2026 | Fanny Roux

EU leaders have agreed to aim to get centralized capital markets supervision and other key competitiveness-focused financial reforms passed this year, setting strict deadlines to apply political pressure on re... (more story)