Insights

Article Solvent exit planning: Will you be ready by the deadline?

What firms need to do now to meet the 1 October deadline for new solvent exit planning requirements for non-systemic banks and building societies.

| 8 min read | 07 Apr 2025

Article BNPL: Regulation back in focus

Buy now pay later: What should lenders do now to prepare for regulation?

| 8 min read | 07 Apr 2025

Article Failed transformation project? You’re not alone

Transformation programmes bring unique challenges for the financial sector, with implications for operational resilience.

Neil Furnivall

| 8 min read | 03 Apr 2025

Episode 73 Regulatory update: From deregulation trends to consumer protection

Listen now for expert insights and practical takeaways on the latest regulatory developments and their impact on the financial services industry.

| 27 min listen | 03 Apr 2025

Article Are the UK’s opportunities in digital assets being eclipsed by the US?

Following the recent changes arising out of the presidential handover in the US, we look at whether the UK can navigate through the current shift of momentum to foster innovation and growth in digital assets in the longer term, and whether the UK is still well placed to be a leader in digital assets.

| 9 min read | 01 Apr 2025

Article Top themes for the capital markets sector

Our guide to current priorities for the sector covers trade controls, ESG, and AI among other challenges – we also explain how firms can manage them.

Paul Young

| 18 min read | 01 Apr 2025

Article Insurance outlook: Top themes and priorities for 2025

The insurance sector stands at the crossroads between wholesale transformation and uncertainty around the direction of tide for regulatory redress. Successfully leveraging data in the road to greater digitalisation will be a key differentiator.

Rob Benson

| 17 min read | 31 Mar 2025

Article Cyber Defence Centre

Grant Thornton's incident responders are available 24/7 to provide you with prompt recommendations to mitigate and contain the incident, operating as an extension of your own cyber security team.

28 Mar 2025

Article A new FCA strategy for 2025 – 2030

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its 5-Year Strategy 2025 – 2030. Paul Staples explains what it means for firms and highlights the regulator’s key priorities for the next 5 years.