Insights

Article Frothy lending: When warnings become reality

The impact of First Brands’ collapse on some of its lenders illustrates the importance of strong credit processes. Chris Laverty and Russell Simpson look at why regulators and industry leaders are increasingly worried about lending practises in the private credit and non-bank market.

| 6 min read | 22 Jan 2026

Article Stablecoins: preparing for disruption

The inexorable rise of the stablecoin will impact firms across the traditional financial markets bringing both challenges and opportunities

Russell Simpson

| 7 min read | 13 Jan 2026

Article Solvent exit planning for insurers – top tips for staying on track

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.

Russell Simpson

| 5 min read | 07 Oct 2025

Article Trade finance: Lessons from recent insolvencies

Recent insolvencies have exposed vulnerabilities in the trade finance sector. As administrators of Greensill Capital and Artis, we look at what lessons can be learned.

| 6 min read | 26 Sep 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.

| 8 min read | 16 Jul 2025

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 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.