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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 Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has commissioned an independent evaluation of its Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud policy programme. Independent evaluations are not routinely undertaken by the PSR or FCA, making this a unique opportunity for stakeholders to contribute to a review which will influence the future regulatory landscape. Alison Kopra, Emily French and Emma Wilson give an overview and what this means.

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.

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 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.

Explore the Supreme Court’s motor finance ruling and FCA’s redress consultation focusing on discretionary commission arrangements.

Explore key insights from the latest Financial Ombudsman Service complaints data and how they can guide better practices and outcomes in financial services.

Clarity around the FCA’s authorised push payment (APP) Fraud 4-day payment delay rule has been released.

An innovative solution to help an insurance policyholder trace and recover payments following a ransomware attack.

The PRA has clarified rules on a standardised approach to credit risk under Basel 3.1. We look at the key changes.

When to apply a discount for lack of marketability in accounting valuations of securities and financial instruments.

The PRA 110 is a challenging regulatory return and a key driver of liquidity reviews. We look at how to improve quality.

The deadline for implementing the Consumer Duty has passed, but the FCA expects them to continue challenging themselves.

The PSR aims to reduce barriers to digital payments but many remain hesitant. How can payment services move forward?