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The PRA’s final Basel 3.1 and SDDT rules take effect from 1 January 2027. We outline the key changes and what firms should do now.

The impact of First Brands’ collapse on some of its lenders illustrates the importance of strong credit processes. Chris Laverty and Russell Simpson look at why regulators and industry leaders are increasingly worried about lending practises in the private credit and non-bank market.

Significant Risk Transfers, or SRTs, have quietly grown from a specialist solution into a mainstream feature of European banking, and a compelling opportunity for credit investors. They sit at the crossroads of two significant trends: banks looking to manage risk and optimise capital, and investors searching for yield and diversification in a market where spreads remain tight.

The Operational Public-Private Partnerships Summit (OPPPS) at Celtic Manor – 2 December 2025 to 3 December 2025 captured a mix of hot topics and discussion points across the sector. There was a central thread of optimism following references in the 2025 Autumn Budget to ‘a new model of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)’ to support the Neighbourhood Health Centres (NHCs) programme. This culminated in a celebration of operational excellence at the OPPPS Awards, which spotlighted public and private sector success in areas such as community engagement and handback discipline.

Local audits are at breaking point: delays, disclaimers, and eroded trust. John Farrar and Andy Mack explain why the market is where it is, and share their thoughts on proven approaches to delivering audit-ready accounts on time.

On the 3rd July 2025, the Labour government published its 10-year health plan for the NHS, setting out its vision to transform how healthcare is delivered across England. For health tech innovators, this is not just a policy, it’s a game-changing opportunity. Our experts Will Rose and Jessica Sandercock outline the key details of the plan and its impact on Health Tech in the UK.

Can purpose drive profit? Former Dragons Den investor Piers Linney and Carolyn Hicks explore the tension between values and financial pressures.

FCA CP25/32 proposes major changes to MiFIR transaction reporting. Explore key reforms, governance expectations and steps firms should take to prepare.

Considers what businesses and individuals should expect from the Chancellors Spring Forecast 2026

What’s included in the newly released draft legislation on BPR and APR?

The inexorable rise of the stablecoin will impact firms across the traditional financial markets bringing both challenges and opportunities

Recent high-profile failures have shown how third-party risk can lead to severe financial and reputational damage. Yet, despite growing awareness, many organisations still struggle to manage it effectively.

PRA’s SS5/25 sets clear rules for climate risk governance, scenario analysis, and data standards, guiding UK firms to embed climate risk into core decisions.

Explore key regulatory, prudential, and technology priorities shaping UK banking in 2026 – and how to stay ahead.

Our analysis reveals how companies are excelling in the here and now, but need to start thinking longer term. It benchmarks how the updated Code and Provision 29 are being approached in the market, and where action is needed.

I am pleased to share that 2025 was another strong-performing year for the Grant Thornton Deals team in the UK. Whilst market headwinds from geopolitical events to the uncertainty around the budget had some impact on investor appetite, the year finished with good momentum. The team successfully completing X deals, with a cumulative value of £X.