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Shadow experts can play a key supporting role in commercial disputes, but their potential to add value is sometimes overlooked. Fred Brown, Michael Barber and Tom Middleton explore how and when shadow or advisory experts can deliver strategic support throughout a dispute

PRA’s SS5/25 sets clear rules for climate risk governance, scenario analysis, and data standards, guiding UK firms to embed climate risk into core decisions.

Explore how behavioural economics and smart interventions help PSPs reduce APP fraud, meet Consumer Duty, and strengthen payment security.

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.

Explore what the Budget announcement on 26 November could hold for you and your business.

Get the latest on two significant updates from the CMA relevant to its dynamic pricing project and price transparency draft guidance.

Updated Green Book guidance is due to be published in early 2026 – discover the six areas of reform and what public authorities need to consider for each.

The commission's recommendations for long term, systemic reform of regulation, governance, investment, and accountability could reset the sector's trajectory.

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

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

Changes in the Subsidy Control Act following the recent government consultation

The FCA’s pure protection market study aims to assess whether associated products provide fair value and promote good consumer outcomes.

The impact of the US tariffs could be far reaching, applying economic scenario analysis can help business understand their exposure and how they can adapt to maintain resilience

Understand how the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act aims to reduce 'unfair commercial practices' and how firms can comply with it.

To access funding, businesses need to do more than highlight past successes. They need to demonstrate that they are fit for the future. Find out how to get it right.

How to make your climate reporting data work harder – to help optimise strategy and maintain competitive edge