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UK car finance lenders seeking to stop mass claims over misselling scandal April 24, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

A group of UK car finance lenders involved in the £9.1 billion ($12.3 billion) misselling scandal has asked the country's appeal court to block car finance claims from being pursued against them through mass c... (more story)

Crypto giants need broad policy oversight to prevent disruption spillovers, BIS paper says April 23, 2026 | Neil Roland

Giant crypto-asset intermediaries such as Binance, Crypto.com and Bybit need comprehensive policy oversight and cross-border supervision to prevent disruptions from spilling into the broader financial system, ... (more story)

Asset-allocation power diluted in UK pensions bill, in bid to get lawmakers’ approval April 22, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The UK government has further diluted its proposed powers over pension fund asset allocation, following pushback from lawmakers in Britain’s upper chamber. Pensions minister Torsten Bell said the latest propos... (more story)

UK FCA faces legal challenge over £9.1bn car-finance redress plan April 22, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

A UK consumer group is set to bring the Financial Conduct Authority to court over its £9.1 billion car-finance redress plan, after claiming that drivers will be left undercompensated. The FCA set out in March ... (more story)

Plan to scrap Certification Regime from financial regs confirmed by UK govt (update*) April 22, 2026 | Sofia Gerace

The UK government is moving ahead with plans to remove the Certification Regime from national financial regulations, amid concerns that it’s hindering economic growth. The finance ministry has said it will int... (more story)

EU Commission sought closed-door market supervision talks to enable frank debate April 22, 2026 | Fanny Roux

The European Commission has suggested that EU finance ministers hold closed-door discussions on contentious market supervision reforms to enable frank political debate, MLex understands. While transparency rul... (more story)

Finance gaps threaten innovation; Letta warns of EU’s ‘last chance’ April 22, 2026 | Inbar Preiss

Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta has warned that fragmented financial, energy and digital systems are undermining the EU’s ability to innovate and compete globally. He urged deeper market integration... (more story)

EU bank competitiveness report due on July 15 April 22, 2026 | Fanny Roux

The EU bank competitiveness report, set for July 15, is expected to assess cross-border banking barriers and the suitability of current prudential, supervisory, and crisis-management rules. The European Commis... (more story)

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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)

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)