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The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published its supervisory priorities for 2026 in two letters, one for the UK deposit takers[1] and one for international banks[2], on 15 January 2026, outlining how it will deliver its strategic priorities for the coming year.
Following the Court of Appeal’s judgment last October on three high-profile Motor Finance cases, which sent shockwaves through the entire Financial services sector, serious questions have resurfaced around conduct and culture.
In 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) revised the UK Corporate Governance Code (the “new Code”). While this is mandatory for UK-listed companies, building societies are encouraged to disclose their corporate governance arrangements in their annual reports, although they are not subject to specific statutory requirements.
Our experts are hosting a webinar covering everything you need to know following the release of the new Supervisory Statement (SS) 5/25.
As financial services firms navigate an increasingly complex global landscape, 2026 presents a convergence of geopolitical, technological, regulatory, and environmental risks. These risks are not only intensifying individually but also becoming more interconnected – this is amplifying their impact and complicating mitigation strategies.
On 3 December 2025, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published its Policy Statement (PS) 25/25[1] alongside Supervisory Statement (SS) 5/25[2].
On 26th November, Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Budget for 2025. We analyse the impact this will have on firms operating in the financial services sector.
November saw significant momentum in the fight against financial crime, with both global and UK regulators driving forward key reforms. These initiatives mark a decisive step toward stronger governance, accountability, and resilience against economic crime.
We explore the key challenges organisations face in assessing fair value and outline practical steps financial services firms can take to meet regulatory expectations more effectively.
October’s regulatory landscape reflects a strong push toward modernisation, enforcement, and global alignment. Key updates include FATF’s new asset recovery guidance and AI risk alerts, FCA’s reviews on financial crime controls and tokenisation, and UK Government-led reforms to AML supervision and sanctions frameworks. Together, these developments signal heightened scrutiny, innovation in financial...
We outline a high-level approach for firms to consider when seeking assurance that governance, controls, and processes meet the expectations of the FCA’s proposed Motor Finance Redress Scheme.
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has now published the final Basel 3.1 rules in Policy Statement PS1/26, marking the completion of one of the most significant overhauls of the UK capital framework in over a decade.
Investors and other stakeholders want to understand how cyber and other digital risks affect an organisation and the governance processes in place to manage these risks. We provide top tips for effective reporting on cyber risks by financial institutions in their annual report and accounts.
On 3 December 2025, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published its Policy Statement (PS) 25/25[1] alongside Supervisory Statement (SS) 5/25[2].
The convergence of operational resilience, cyber risk, and artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the risk paradigm for financial institutions. These forces are no longer siloed - they are deeply interwoven, creating a complex risk ecosystem that demands strategic foresight from Chief Risk Officers (CROs).
In March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a multi-firm review of liquidity risk management of Wholesale Trading Firms, identifying key areas of good and poor practice to provide firms with guidance on strengthening their approach to liquidity risk management.
Following the September 2024 FCA consultation paper (CP24/20) on proposed changes to Safeguarding rules, the FCA has recently issued CASS 15 outlining the new Safeguarding rules effective from 7 May 2026. We provide an overview of the new requirements, immediate actions and key considerations for firms to achieve compliance.
Technology is reshaping every aspect of financial services, and actuarial modelling is no exception.
The post-war global economic order, built on the belief that economies grow faster through integration rather than isolation, is unravelling.
The UK mutual insurance sector is entering a period of renewed focus. Political support, shifting consumer sentiment and a challenging economic environment will create an opportunity for mutuals to expand their place in the insurance market.
The business models of some UK insurers result in elevated exposure to liquidity risk. Despite this, management of liquidity risk does not receive as much attention or investment as capital and other risks.
As part of our annual series on top risks facing financial services firms, we have identified and ranked the key risks for financial services business leaders in 2026.
The latest news and analysis on the changing markets and economic environment.
In the third quarter of 2025, our experts commented on a number of announced regulatory developments. Our quarterly financial services regulatory newsletter is a comprehensive overview of topics relevant to firms that operate in the UK across all financial services sectors.
In the second quarter of 2025, our experts commented on a number of announced regulatory developments. Our quarterly financial services regulatory newsletter is a comprehensive overview of topics relevant to firms that operate in the UK across all financial services sectors.
In the first quarter of 2025, our experts commented on a number of announced regulatory developments. Our quarterly financial services regulatory newsletter is a comprehensive overview of topics relevant to firms that operate in the UK across all financial services sectors.
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