FCA overhaul could end mandatory annual reviews
The FCA's Consumer Duty overhaul may free wealth managers from rigid annual reviews, focusing on client needs. Discover the future of financial advice in the UK.
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FCA boss blames Treasury, MPs for slowing deregulation push
FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi says government and parliamentary delays are hampering pro-growth financial reforms. He calls for statutory timetables to speed up Treasury approvals.
AA and RAC eye £5bn valuations for London listings
Britain's two largest roadside recovery firms, the AA and RAC, are both pursuing major financial moves. Their private equity owners are exploring £5bn sales or stock market flotations in London. Read the full analysis.
ESG whistleblower Desiree Fixler leaves FCA committee
Desiree Fixler, who exposed alleged greenwashing at DWS, steps down from the FCA's ESG advisory body. Discover the implications for UK financial regulation.
Bill Kingdom, FCA Architect, Dies at 78
Bill Kingdom, the influential civil servant who shaped the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, has died at 78. Read about his pivotal role in financial regulation.
Providence Equity hires banks for £1bn CloserStill sale
Providence Equity Partners has appointed Jefferies and The Raine Group to oversee the sale of CloserStill Media, a major UK events business, in a deal expected to exceed £1bn. Read the full story.
Pattie Gonia raises $1m on 100-mile trek for outdoor equity
Drag queen and environmentalist Pattie Gonia completes a 100-mile solo trek in full drag, raising over $1 million for charities making the outdoors more inclusive. Read her inspiring story.
Bridgepoint Weighs £550m Bid for AMS
Private equity giant Bridgepoint is exploring a takeover bid for London-listed Advanced Medical Solutions Group, valuing the surgical products maker at around £550m. Read the latest.
Regulators Scrap Rulebook to Boost Building Societies
UK regulators have torn up the rulebook for building societies, removing key lending limits to drive growth. Discover how this deregulation will impact mutuals and the housing market.
UK Funds Lose £847m as Budget Uncertainty Sparks Selloff
Investors have pulled over £10bn in six months, with UK-focused funds hardest hit. Analysts warn of prolonged market instability and rising gilt yields. Read the full analysis.
Regulators announce plan to bolster UK mutuals sector
The Bank of England and FCA join the City Minister in Rochdale to launch a regulatory overhaul and new support unit, aiming to help mutuals and co-operatives grow.
Why 2026 is private markets' regulatory reckoning
A wave of new rules from the FCA, SEC, and ESMA is set to transform private equity and venture capital by 2026. Discover the key changes and how firms must prepare now.
Shadow Chancellor criticises FCA for not investigating Treasury
Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride criticises the FCA for not probing Treasury Budget leaks, warning of a dangerous precedent. Read the full details of the political row.
FCA won't probe Rachel Reeves over pre-budget briefings
The Financial Conduct Authority has rejected calls for an immediate investigation into Chancellor Rachel Reeves over pre-budget briefings but will review a Treasury leak inquiry. Full story on the market manipulation claims.
yuv raises £9m Series A after Dragons' Den record
Beauty tech start-up yuv, which secured a record Dragons' Den investment, has completed an £8.9m Series A round led by Nineyards Equity to fund UK and US expansion.
Fundsmith Nears Record Year of Investor Withdrawals
Terry Smith's Fundsmith Equity fund heads for its worst year of outflows, with investors pulling over £5bn. Discover the reasons behind the retreat and the fund's performance. Read the full analysis.
Record £10bn Pulled from UK Equity Funds
Investors have withdrawn over £10bn from UK equity funds in six months, a record outflow driven by Budget uncertainty. Analysis reveals the prolonged sell-off's impact.
Apex Group to act as intermediary for LSE Pisces market
The London Stock Exchange's Pisces market moves forward as Apex Group is appointed Registered Auction Agent, verifying investors and ensuring compliance for private company share trading.
JPMorgan promotes European ECM heads in major reshuffle
JPMorgan Chase has restructured its European equity capital markets leadership, promoting Viswas Raghavan and Dwayne Lysaght to co-heads. Discover the strategic moves shaping the bank's top-tier advisory team.
FCA opens 'safe space' for AI testing in finance
The FCA launches its first AI live testing scheme with NatWest and Monzo. The initiative aims to ensure safe AI deployment in UK financial markets. Read the full story.
68p lawsuit stalls FCA's bond market modernisation plan
A legal battle over a 68p bid has frozen the FCA's bond market data contract, exposing flaws in procurement and delaying vital reforms. Discover the full story and its implications.
FCA lifts motor finance complaints pause ahead of schedule
The City watchdog has ended the freeze on motor finance complaints earlier than planned. Discover the new deadlines and the multi-billion pound implications for lenders and consumers.
Bank of England AI Bubble Fears Echo 2008 Crisis
The Bank of England warns of rising global financial instability, with stretched equity valuations and AI bubble risks threatening a sharp correction. Read the full analysis.
JP Jenkins & Sapphire Partner on Pisces Market
JP Jenkins partners with Sapphire Capital, leveraging its new Pisces licence to offer liquidity for private firms like Moju. A major step for UK's private share trading.
JPMorgan hires ex-Goldman dealmaker Biscaldi
JPMorgan recruits former Goldman Sachs managing director, Stefano Biscaldi, to lead its European financial sponsors group. Discover the strategic move shaping investment banking.
FCA to regulate ESG ratings providers in UK
The Financial Conduct Authority will now oversee ESG ratings agencies to tackle transparency and conflict of interest concerns. A consultation is open until March 2026.
FCA pressed to investigate Treasury Budget briefings
SNP demands FCA investigation into Treasury's £20bn fiscal hole claims as OBR reveals no shortfall existed. Read the latest on Budget controversy.
Deutsche Börse in £5.3bn Allfunds Acquisition Talks
German exchange operator Deutsche Börse is negotiating a potential €6bn takeover of fund platform Allfunds, creating a European investment giant. Discover the implications.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
Schroders CEO Defends Public Markets' Strength
Schroders CEO Peter Harrison declares public markets are flourishing as private equity faces headwinds. Discover why listed companies now offer better value and transparency.
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