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In this episode, David Morrey and Ben Farmer explore the latest regulatory developments shaping financial services. They discuss the FCA's decision to make its Handbook available via API and what this could mean for RegTech, compliance functions and AI-enabled regulatory monitoring.

UK financial services regulation is entering a critical delivery phase, and the sector can't afford to get it wrong. In this episode, Alex Ellerton, Head of Financial Services, and Chris Laverty, Head of Financial Services Restructuring, are joined Bob Wigley, UK Finance Chair, to unpack three of the biggest questions facing UK banking right now.

The Mills Review predicts widespread autonomous AI by 2030, with implications for Consumer Duty and the need for a robust AI governance framework.

The FCA's published its Consumer Duty review of good and poor practices in outcomes monitoring. We explore how general insurance firms can improve practices.

Regulators are now overseeing the UK's most critical technology providers, but the suppliers most likely to stop an insurer paying claims sit outside that regime. We look at hidden concentration risks and how to mitigate them.

The FCA has reformed CASS 6 and 7 to ease the regulatory burden and align with Consumer Duty. Here's what's changed and what CASS firms should do next.

Discover how UK banks can use straight through processing to lift Basel 3.1 regulatory reporting quality, strengthen internal controls and reduce resubmission risk.

Practical guidance on maximising the value of regulatory engagement – from FCA authorisation to routine SM&CR notifications and beyond.

CARF and CRS 2.0 introduce cryptoasset tax reporting and stricter HMRC penalties. With the first filing deadline on 31 May 2027, we look at key considerations for firms.

Market abuse regulation is under growing FCA scrutiny. A strong market abuse risk assessment, surveillance framework, and robust STORs will strengthen your controls.

The PRA has proposed FRTB regulation changes to the IMA market risk framework under Basel 3.1. Explore what the new rules mean for firms

The PRA's PS15/26 finalises Phase 1 of the Pillar 2A review. We explain the credit, operational, pension and market risk changes for UK banks.

Motor finance remediation hits delays as legal challenges stall timelines. FCA outlines next steps, contingency planning, and wider regulatory updates.

HMRC announces temporary VAT cuts for UK attractions June to September 2025. Irena Scullion outlines scope, timings and key actions for finance and tax teams.

With the 30 June 2026 deadline approaching, we explore how UK insurers can build solvent exit plans that meet PRA expectations and deliver value beyond compliance.

Phase 1 SM&CR reforms are underway, streamlining compliance for in-scope firms to improve efficiency while maintaining robust accountability.