Insights

Article Motor finance – what could the FCA’s redress scheme look like?

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

Darren Castle

| 6 min read | 04 Aug 2025

Article Navigating the repo-led future of liquidity management

Learn how to adapt your funding strategy and collateral use as the BoE shifts to a repo-based liquidity model with rising regulatory expectations.

Ramesh Parmar

| 4 min read | 04 Aug 2025

Article Financial Ombudsman Service complaints – why a steep rise?

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

Rory Caird

| 6 min read | 29 Jul 2025

Article Crypto and CRS changes: New risks for financial firms

Discover how CRS 2.0 and CARF are transforming global tax reporting. Learn what financial institutions must do now to stay ahead of crypto compliance.

Martin Killer

| 8 min read | 29 Jul 2025

Article Payments firms - Growth and risk management: two sides of the same coin

In a recent review of risk management in payments firms, the FCA identified continuing shortcomings in wind-down plans. We look at the FCA’s findings and how firms can enhance their approach.

| 7 min read | 29 Jul 2025

Article Recovery and resolution – key changes from the Leeds Reforms

Explore the PRA’s Leeds Reforms on recovery and resolution reporting, including key changes to MREL templates and simplified compliance for firms.

Kantilal Pithia

| 6 min read | 25 Jul 2025

Article Premium Finance – no cap on APR or ban on commissions

The FCA shares initial findings on the premium finance market study, confirming no plans for an APR cap or commission ban across the market.

Jon Sperrin

| 6 min read | 24 Jul 2025

Article Consumer Duty: Driving growth through fair value and good outcomes

Explore how effective Consumer Duty implementation supports good customer outcomes, delivers fair value, and drives growth in the financial sector.

| 11 min read | 23 Jul 2025

Article Basel 3.1 – the Leeds Reforms update market risk rules

PRA launches consultation on proposed changes to market risk FRTB guidelines as part of the Leeds Reforms package.

Kantilal Pithia

| 5 min read | 23 Jul 2025

Episode 77 Leeds Reforms - Regulating for growth in financial services

In this episode our experts highlight the key takeaways for financial service firms and outline how the Government plans to support the sector.

| 26 min listen | 22 Jul 2025

Article Authorisations: FCA and PRA speed up timelines to support growth

The Leeds Reforms introduce shorter FCA and PRA authorisation times to boost business agility and drive growth in the financial sector.

David Morrey

| 5 min read | 22 Jul 2025

Article SM&CR is changing under the Leeds Reforms

SM&CR is changing under the Leeds Reforms, to improve efficiency, reduce the regulatory burden and promote growth.

Kantilal Pithia

| 7 min read | 22 Jul 2025

Article Leeds Reforms – what do they mean for the financial sector?

Explore how the Leeds Reforms streamline UK financial regulation and support the Government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy.

Alex Ellerton

| 11 min read | 17 Jul 2025

Article Solvent exit planning: top tips and common pitfalls for banks

Mid-market banks and building societies need to have their solvent exit planning in place by 1 October 2025. Follow our tips and advice to help you prepare.