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Technical Your guide to this week in regulation

Stay up to date with our latest round up of financial regulation.

Paul Staples

| 5 min read | 15 Dec 2025

Case Study Supporting bond tokenisation from inception to launch

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.

02 Dec 2025

Article Firms urged to act as FCA review reveals shortfalls in algo trading controls

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.

| 6 min read | 25 Nov 2025

Article European withholding tax: Claim now or risk missing out

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.

Martin Killer

| 6 min read | 03 Nov 2025

Article Motor finance commissions: How to approach redress calculations

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.

| 8 min read | 15 Oct 2025

Article CRD VI: EU banking rules tighten for third-country firms

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.

Rashim Arora

| 5 min read | 14 Oct 2025

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 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.