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Join hosts David Morrey and Ben Farmer as they break down the latest regulatory developments and what they mean for firms and professionals navigating compliance, risk and operational change.

We delivered an ambitious change programme from conception to delivery, of the world’s first digital bond in British Pound Sterling (GBP). Demonstrating significant expertise across technology, transformation programmes and regulation, we spearheaded an innovative new product to drive widescale transformation across the bank.

From capital to culture: The changing dynamics of wealth management consolidation. Paul Lynch takes a closer look

The new UK regulations that bring CRS 2.0 and CARF into force are live and most of the new obligations commence on 1 January 2026. Under the new UK regulations we now have an enhanced penalty regime and mandatory registration for UK financial institutions, combined with increasing interactions with HMRC around data quality and compliance frameworks.

The FCA has published a multi-firm review identifying significant shortcomings in how principal trading firms manage their algorithmic trading controls. Issues span governance, testing, deployment, and market abuse surveillance. Kantilal Pithia, Rebecca Deane and Paul Young explore the findings, what firms should do next, and how they can strengthen their frameworks to meet regulatory expectations.

Significant risk transfers boost capital efficiency but may pose challenges for the financial sector.

The size and shape of the subprime credit sector has changed considerably over the past decade, driven by a combination of regulatory reforms, shifting consumer behaviours, and economic pressure. But these lenders are essential to providing access to credit among underserved groups and ensuring financial inclusion. Jarred Erceg looks the challenges currently faced by firms.

The UK payments sector is balancing innovation with complex regulatory demands, including operational resilience, wind-down planning and APP fraud prevention.

In this episode, David Morrey and Ben Farmer dive into latest developments on motor finance compensation claims, including the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA).

Billions in overpaid tax may be sitting unclaimed across Europe and UK funds, and life insurance companies are entitled to their share. Martin Killer explores why now is the time for institutional investors to act, driven by recent tax and legal developments, as well as ongoing fiduciary responsibilities.

The UK regulatory handbook 2026 is your essential guide to the regulatory landscape for financial services.

The FCA introduces new safeguarding rules for payment firms under CASS 15. Learn what’s changing and how to prepare for stronger customer fund protection.

The Bank of England is consulting on a major overhaul of the UK’s regulatory framework for central counterparties (CCPs), aiming to strengthen resilience and foster innovation. Paul Young explains what’s changing, why it matters and how market participants can prepare.

The FCA has published its long-awaited motor finance commission redress consultation, offering greater clarity for the market. Rob Arthur, Darren Castle, Chris Laverty and Abbie Van Cleef take a closer look at the redress calculation methodology and how to manage the key challenges.

The European Banking Authority has published a report on cross-border banking services and the regulatory boundaries for third-country firms operating in the EU. Rashim Arora explores the findings and how firms can prepare for the end of remote access to EU clients alongside an evolving compliance landscape.

Listen to the latest episode for insight on the latest updates from the Financial Conduct Authority and other news in financial services.