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Key highlights include a suite of updates from the FATF targeting virtual assets and cross-border payments, the UK’s digital identity legislation progressing toward implementation, and the FCA’s launch of an AI sandbox to enable firms to safely explore the application of new technologies.
As climate-related financial risks become more prominent, regulatory expectations and stakeholder demands are pushing firms to integrate climate risk into their risk management frameworks. However, a one-size-fits-all approach is neither practical nor effective.
As climate-related risks continue to reshape the financial landscape, institutions are under increasing pressure to integrate robust climate scenario analysis (CSA) into their risk management and strategic planning frameworks. Firms need to meet regulatory expectations, adopt best-in-class methodologies, and embed climate risk into core decision-making processes.
The impact of the US tariffs on climate risk is not to be discounted, they will have an influence on CO2 emissions, transition risks (including carbon taxation), and physical climate risks tied to shifts in production and infrastructure.
May saw key regulatory updates in the UK’s financial crime space, including new OFSI guidance for responding to requests for information and for high value dealers and art market participants. Meanwhile, early progress is emerging under the new mandatory reimbursement rules for APP fraud.
In an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment, financial services leaders are focusing their efforts on strategic transformation, operational resilience and workforce readiness. Drawing on insights from executives across more than 35 countries, our latest report reveals how organisations in the sector are adapting to ongoing disruption, balancing risk with innovation and refining their long-term...
With the release of CP10/25, the PRA sets higher expectations for financial services companies’ approaches to managing climate-related risks.
The government, FCA and law enforcement are investing in innovative ways to identify and prevent financial crime. From a £121 million investment in quantum technology to the FCA's introduction of a new AI live testing service, cutting-edge methods are being deployed to keep pace with emerging financial crime typologies.
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published its 2025/26 Business Plan on 10 April 2025, outlining how it will deliver its strategic priorities and continue to be an efficient and effective regulator.
The United States has intensified its tariff policies, sparking renewed global trade conflicts. These actions have introduced significant market volatility and heightened economic uncertainty worldwide.
In a world where geopolitical tensions are constantly shifting, the landscape of international sanctions is more dynamic than ever. From ongoing economic pressure on Russia to evolving trade restrictions with China, navigating the complex web of global sanctions has become a critical challenge for financial institutions and businesses alike.
Our webinar covers everything you need to consider following the release of the first consulting paper (CP 10/25) for the SS3/19 updates.
As European banks move into 2025 amid renewed U.S. tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions, is this calm before the storm? Throughout 2024, we observed a continued reduction in credit risk buffers, despite persistent macroeconomic pressures and geopolitical challenges. As we examine the year-end results of the region’s largest institutions, what do the figures reveal about how they manage expected...
Major changes are on the horizon for the Buy-Now, Pay-Later (BNPL) landscape following the publication of a Consultation Paper on the first-ever BNPL regulations by His Majesty’s Treasury (HMT).
The proposals mark a fundamental shift in the application of consumer credit regulation, thus requiring firms to rethink their current approach.
FCA Unveils 2025/26 work programme to enhance regulation, support growth, aid consumers, and combat financial crime.
Following the recent FCA announcement on the potential outcome of its Motor Finance review, the new implications arising from the Court of Appeal judgment and insights from past remediation exercises, motor finance lenders should proactively consider the necessary steps to prepare to address concerns raised in the FCA’s review of discretionary commission arrangements and any further developments stemming...
What are some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ) that insurers might want to consider for IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 implementation?
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) requires firms within the scope of solvent exit planning (SEP) to have a SEP in place by 30 June 2026. This regulation aims to ensure that insurers can exit the market in an orderly manner, protecting policyholders and maintaining financial stability.
Our experts discussed the PRA’s final policy on solvent exit planning for insurers (PS20/24) as well as key lessons learnt from the banking sector.
The changing landscape of global trade, heavily shaped by US tariff policies, introduces considerable economic uncertainty. While the direct impact of tariffs on insurance may seem minimal, the resulting fluctuations in rates and market conditions are vital for the insurance sector to monitor closely.
The PRA continues to strengthen the market by introducing Solvent Exit, which seeks to reduce/minimise disruption likely to arise from exit of regulated insurers. For firms operating in the insurance sector, this regulatory push brings new expectations - and actuaries are at its core.
The PRA’s recent CP7/25 proposal will accelerate insurers’ Matching Adjustment (MA) investments and increase investment opportunities. We explore the benefits to insurers and the key considerations in managing the associated risks, processes and regulatory requirements.
Digital transformation, the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the growth of platform-based businesses have elevated cyber risk on insurers' Board agendas. Insurers globally recognise cyber-crime as a key risk.
In March 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the findings of its Private Markets Valuation Review which assessed valuation practices across a selection of firms managing alternative asset classes including private equity, private credit, venture capital and infrastructure.
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