UK car-finance lenders opt for certainty over court fight with FCA
April 27, 2026
| Sofia Gerace
The UK’s financial regulator has been given some relief in its push to roll out a sweeping redress plan for the car-finance mis-selling scandal, after the industry’s main trade body confirmed it would not moun... (more story)
EU banking sector narrative on softer US rules faces pushback in Brussels
April 24, 2026
| Fanny Roux
EU regulators and economists are pushing back against the banking sector's claims that looser US capital rules create unfair competition, arguing that the US Basel III framework remains stricter than Europe's.... (more story)
Securitization deal among EU lawmakers still not secured as May 5 vote looms
April 20, 2026
| Fanny Roux
Ralf Seekatz, an EU lawmaker from the center-right European People’s Party, faces a tight deadline to secure support from several political groups for a revamped securitization framework ahead of a May 5 vote.... (more story)
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)