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Two recent ECB fines highlight risks in RWA misreporting and model governance failures. Learn what Basel 3.1 means for RWA accuracy, internal models, and board-level assurance.

Phase 1 SM&CR reforms are underway, streamlining compliance for in-scope firms to improve efficiency while maintaining robust accountability.

We look at the impact of the APP fraud reimbursement scheme for payments firms, and the importance of operational resilience and wind-down planning.

Survey insights into inter­nal ratings‑based (IRB) models, reg­u­la­to­ry chal­lenges and the role of AI under Basel 3.1.

We unpack the FCA's motor finance redress scheme rules, and cover the regulators' operational incident and third-party reporting.

Regulatory interpretation, benchmarking and training led to the clients board receiving a clear, sequenced path to climate disclosure.

With regulation, customer expectations and tech converging, 2026 is a tipping point for UK insurers—demanding measurable proof, not better narratives.

Private markets drive asset management growth, but valuation governance decides credibility as regulators sharpen focus and weak frameworks risk trust and fees.

Payments in 2026 is a balancing act - innovating at full speed while controls tighten just as fast.

Financial services firms face tougher outcome-based scrutiny as regulations shift from intent to demonstratable effectiveness.

Banking in 2026 is a race between reinvention and resilience — and firms are being judged on both.

Rising insurer exposure to private credit is attracting increasing regulatory scrutiny, with concerns over transparency and systemic credit, liquidity and underwriting risks.

With AI reshaping talent, productivity and more, what happens to leaders who hesitate while others experiment? Hear what a CTO and Head of Digital think.

The FCA motor finance redress scheme final rules are live, covering high commissions, discretionary commission arrangements and tied relationships.

David Morrey and Ben Farmer unpack the FCA’s new sector priority reports and what they really signal for financial services firms in 2026.

Regulatory update on FCA AI live testing, Consumer Duty, stablecoins and mortgages. Experts unpack regulatory change shaping UK financial services.