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EU institutions must advance on capital markets, digital euro, Lagarde says April 18, 2025 | Helena Freitas

EU policymakers must advance work on the savings and investments union and on the digital euro, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said yesterday. Europe should keep its monetary policy on solid... (more story)

Clarification on ‘omnibus’ law due-diligence checks, fines proposed by Poland April 17, 2025 | Oscar Pandiello and Jean Comte

EU companies caught under the scope of the bloc’s due diligence law could see reduced supply chain obligations and potential fines capped at 5 percent of their net global turnover, according to a Polish propos... (more story)

United Insurance Brokers faces UK-led bribery charges April 17, 2025 | Martin Coyle

United Insurance Brokers Limited has been charged with failing to prevent bribery by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office over allegations involving business in Ecuador. The company is the latest re-insurer to face a... (more story)

US Fed’s Powell says central bank will 'never be influenced' by political pressure April 16, 2025 | Neil Roland

US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank will “never be influenced” by political pressure at the same time he said it’s "uncertain" whether the Fed will be affected by a Supreme Court case ... (more story)

Setback for UK's T+1 trade move as 100-plus companies set to miss key deadline April 16, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK's move to a faster trade settlement cycle, planned for late 2027, is already proving challenging for more than 100 global businesses that have said they aren't ready to comply with some pre-requirements... (more story)

UK financial watchdog cuts 'unnecessary' data returns for 16,000 firms April 16, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Approximately 16,000 firms are expected to benefit from a proposal released today by the Financial Conduct Authority aiming to cut three "unnecessary" data reporting requirements. The watchdog said the proposa... (more story)

EY’s Post Office audits come under UK regulatory probe April 16, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

EY’s audits of the Post Office have come under investigation by the UK's Financial Reporting Council. The FRC said it was probing audits running from 2015 to 2018, focusing on matters related to the Horizon IT... (more story)

US CFPB's 2024 credit-card late fee rule illegal, US judge rules April 15, 2025 | Neil Roland

A Texas federal court vacated a 2024 US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule capping credit-card late fees at $8, handing a victory to banking and business groups. The Trump administration’s CFPB and the ... (more story)

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Biggest check on Trump's urge to fire Fed's Powell likely to be US markets April 17, 2025 | Neil Roland

As US President Donald Trump tries to expand control of the government by ousting Democrats at independent agencies, he now may be considering termination of the most influential financial regulator of all: US... (more story)

EY probe highlights risk when UK watchdog wields power to ‘reclaim’ audits April 16, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

News of a probe into EY’s audits of the UK postal operator highlights a little-used but significant power that the audit watchdog has to “reclaim” jurisdiction over audits of businesses over which it typically... (more story)

BOE governor Bailey to lead global watchdog as risks rise for non-banks April 15, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

As the Bank of England's governor Andrew Bailey is set to lead the Financial Stability Board, he faces the critical task of addressing risks from non-bank financial intermediaries. The global watchdog has been... (more story)

Cryptocurrency enforcement memo starts winding its way through US criminal cases April 15, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

As the US Justice Department steps back from criminal enforcement of regulatory violations by the cryptocurrency industry, judges are starting to weigh whether the change could affect ongoing cases.

Capital markets growth mostly driven by national measures, Swedish minister says April 15, 2025 | Fanny Roux

National measures — such as tax incentives and pension system reforms — are the key to encouraging retail savers to invest in capital markets, a senior Swedish official told MLex. Speaking on the sidelines of ... (more story)

Shein should be able to realize London listing despite climate, labor questions April 11, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

News reports today that Chinese fast-fashion retailer Shein has won preliminary approval from the UK financial watchdog to list on the London Stock Exchange will please the government as a sign of regulators h... (more story)

US Fed nominee to testify as Congress eyes impact of Trump tariffs on bank capital April 08, 2025 | Neil Roland

When Michelle Bowman, the nominee to be the US Federal Reserve’s top regulator, appears before the Senate Banking Committee for her Thursday confirmation hearing, she will surely be asked about the impact on b... (more story)

Mediobanca's hope to fend off takeover bid from MPS relies on the EU's ECB April 07, 2025 | Jean Comte and Andrew Boyce

The Italian lender, Mediobanca, has labeled the takeover attempt by its rival, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, as hostile and hopes to have it rejected. However, the deal is unlikely to raise competition concerns d... (more story)