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European AT1 issuance still recovering, says report

April 5, 2024

European banks issued less than half the AT1s by value in Q1 2024 versus last year

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Will the EU’s securitisation revival bring more capital relief for banks?

April 4, 2024

Securitisation could free up capital for lending to the real economy, but increase links to NBFIs

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Bank of England and FCA issue draft guidance on Digital Securities Sandbox

April 3, 2024

The two regulators will invite views from interested parties

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EU’s Basel 3.1 reforms set to reduce property market volatility, report finds

April 3, 2024

The European parliament will soon vote on amendments to incorporate the new rules into EU law

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UK public sector moves forward with open banking

April 2, 2024

GoCardless receives approval to extend open banking services to public entities

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FCA publishes new guidance for ‘finfluencers’

March 26, 2024

Last year the UK regulator removed more than 10,000 misleading adverts

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M&A volumes to pick up in second half of 2024

March 26, 2024

Concerns remain about political and economic risks

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The FCA’s 2024-25 business plan reveals confusion and lacks clarity, says industry

March 26, 2024

The FCA is in the final year of its three-year strategy

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Proposed intermittent UK trading venue deemed desirable by industry

March 22, 2024

Currently in public consultation, the new Pisces trading venue for UK private companies is expected to go ahead by the end of the year 

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The modern bank for Italy’s SMEs

March 18, 2024

Illimity’s founder talks about supporting companies that are the backbone of the country’s economy

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