Discover the key regulatory, economic, and technology trends shaping financial services in 2026 and what they mean for the sector.
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Explore the key priorities shaping the UK insurance sector in 2026, and discover how firms can enhance value, resilience and governance.
The European Banking Authority is consulting on new guidelines for authorising third-country branches under its sixth Capital Requirements Directive (CRD VI). Rashim Arora explores the new rules and how UK banks can turn regulatory change into a strategic advantage.
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.
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 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 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.
FCA confirms motor finance redress scheme details, outlining scope, methodology, and timelines for compensation across historic commission cases.
There's a new data governor in town and it's reshaping how organisations manage personal data. Alfie Duffen, Charley Wright and Lovelee May Ramel explain how businesses can use the UK’s Data Use and Access Act (DUAA) 2025 to gain a competitive edge.
Insurers are currently preparing solvent exit plans, with less than a year left to meet PRA requirements. Klaas de Vries, Russell Simpson and Leonard Mapfumo take stock of firms’ progress and how to overcome the remaining hurdles.
Many organisations are investing in AI, but few are confident they’re truly unlocking its full value. Alex Hunt shares how to assess your current AI maturity and take strategic steps to maximise business impact.
How bridge letters fill the gap in reporting cycles.
A workforce management solutions provider needed to demonstrate the robustness of its internal controls to satisfy increasing scrutiny from a key customer. We helped them build confidence through tailored assurance and strategic collaboration.
A global enterprise software provider needed to meet growing customer demand for assurance reporting while maintaining agility across a complex suite of applications.
How we helped a global enterprise software provider to meet growing customer demand for assurance reporting while staying agile across a suite of applications.
