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UK’s pension-funds clearing exemption marks further shift from EU January 10, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK is set to allow a long-term clearing exemption for pension funds, marking a further financial regulatory divergence from the EU. The decision follows a call for evidence issued in 2023 by the finance mi... (more story)

Payment services sector sees EU chair seek accord on payment rules revamp January 09, 2025 | Helena Freitas

Poland wants its fellow EU member states to agree on the revised Payment Services Directive and the Payment Services Regulation by the end of June, according to a document shown yesterday at a meeting of membe... (more story)

Big Tech could be pressed to share data ‘valuable’ to UK financial services January 09, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

Big Tech companies that hold data found to be valuable to the UK's financial services sector could be pressured through regulation to share it for the benefit of consumers, the UK financial markets watchdog ha... (more story)

No apologies for high UK regulatory standards, top banking supervisor says January 08, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

High regulatory standards set for the UK's financial services sector need "no apology" and add to the country's competitiveness, the head of the Bank of England's supervisory arm told lawmakers today. Sam Wood... (more story)

UK insurers, banks to see new growth measures soon, prudential regulator says January 08, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK insurers and banks will see measures in coming months aimed at contributing to the country's economic growth, the head of the Bank of England's supervisory arm told lawmakers today. The Prudential Regulatio... (more story)

Experian hit with US CFPB lawsuit over alleged mishandling of consumer disputes January 07, 2025 | Xu Yuan

Credit-reporting agency Experian was sued by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for alleged faulty practices in handling consumer disputes over credit rating reports.

Samherji sees UK legal fight reignited as spoof-apology artist lodges appeal January 07, 2025 | Martin Coyle

Icelandic fishing giant Samherji could see further UK court action after a conceptual artist who created a spoof website apologizing for the company's involvement in a bribery scandal appealed a ruling against... (more story)

Updates to UK ring-fencing regime, short-selling rules move closer to adoption January 07, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

An easing of the UK's bank ring-fencing regime and updated rules on short selling of securities both came closer to entering force today with the backing of a committee of lawmakers tasked with scrutinizing se... (more story)

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EU banks brace for key rulings on the future of banking union January 10, 2025 | Jean Comte

The EU's highest court is set to rule on three cases which could significantly impact the EU banking resolution framework; one of the main pillars of the framework for banking stability built after the great f... (more story)

As listed companies flee UK's junior stock market, can regulators stop the rot? January 09, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The London Stock Exchange's junior market, the Alternative Investment Market, turns 30 this summer after enduring a record year for delistings. Will there be anything to celebrate? The exodus of companies from... (more story)

Behnam's US CFTC crypto crackdown ends with departure January 07, 2025 | Neil Roland

Rostin Behnam's announcement today that he will step down as US Commodities Futures Trading Commission chair marks the departure of an aggressive enforcer on cryptocurrency matters on the eve of a new administ... (more story)

US Fed’s suspension of capital, liquidity rulemaking ensures pro-banking tilt January 06, 2025 | Neil Roland

The US Federal Reserve will shelve policy making on Basel III capital requirements, stress tests, long-term debt and discount window rules until a replacement is confirmed for Biden appointee Michael Barr. Bar... (more story)

UK consolidated tape takes shape, but cost is still unclear January 06, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The tender for the UK consolidated tape for bonds data is set to open this month, and the tape should then enter into service at the end of the year. But there is still uncertainty on how much it will cost. Th... (more story)

Third Party Litigation Funding industry sees EU regulatory clouds forming January 03, 2025 | Jean Comte

Third-Party Litigation Funding is getting increased attention from EU regulators, fueled by pushes from business representatives who say it presents a risk for their activity. The TPLF industry, which says the... (more story)

Banks, US Fed nearing possible showdown over stress tests January 02, 2025 | Neil Roland

Banks and regulators appear to be approaching another clash — this time over stress tests — just months after the firms forced US officials to retreat from their proposal for Basel III capital requirements. Sm... (more story)

EU starts race against time toward shorter settlement cycle January 02, 2025 | Jean Comte

The EU aims to reduce the maximum time allowed to settle a trade to one day — compared to two days currently — by October 2027. The timing is tight, as the process requires both legal tweaks and adjustments fr... (more story)