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Financial services top themes in 2026
UK financial services regulation is entering a transformative phase in 2026, driven by the government’s pro-growth agenda and rapid advances.

To stay ahead, it’s essential to look beyond individual compliance requirements and understand the broader themes driving those policy shifts. These include government initiatives, socio-political factors, or a reactive response to emerging consumer issues.
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Top themes for the insurance sector in 2026
Explore the key priorities shaping the UK insurance sector in 2026, and discover how firms can enhance value, resilience and governance.
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Top themes for the investment management sector in 2026
Explore regulatory change, market shifts, and operational transformation facing investment managers in 2026, and how to prepare.
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Top themes for the payments sector in 2026
The UK payments sector is balancing innovation with complex regulatory demands, including operational resilience, wind-down planning and APP fraud prevention.
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11 Nov 2025
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