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Work on the digital pound is ongoing

February 21, 2024

With no final decision made, the Bank of England continues to design a CBDC

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FCA’s fincrime powers under fresh scrutiny after Iran sanctions disclosure

February 7, 2024

New questions are being asked after Lloyds and Santander UK were accused of allowing Iranian front companies to evade Western sanctions

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Liz Lumley

Everything old is new again, even in banking

February 7, 2024

Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?

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UK sets global blueprint for APP fraud reimbursement

January 26, 2024

Both Australia and EU countries are closely watching developments of the PSR’s forthcoming reimbursement regulation

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Do banks really understand customers’ needs?

January 4, 2024

In spite of the new Consumer Duty guidelines, banks are still struggling to meet customers’ needs and are not working hard enough to protect their finances in the midst of a cost of living crisis. What can firms do to change that?

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Proposed non-financial misconduct rules: does a carve-out assist employees who are neurodiverse?

December 18, 2023

Examining the impact of the FCA’s recent Consultation Paper on Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services.

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Investments under increased scrutiny as FCA rolls out SDR regime

December 15, 2023

The UK’s anti-greenwashing regime has been strengthened as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements.

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Buy now, pay later: is more regulation coming?

December 8, 2023

Following a raft of regulation in the UK this year, can BNPL providers expect more in 2024?

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Specialist lenders lead the UK challenger profitability pack

December 6, 2023

But it could be crunch time for those without a strong lending proposition.

Lauren Pamma

Investors are missing out on the £100bn potential of the HGV sector

December 5, 2023

Unlocking innovative financing solutions provides the opportunity to decarbonise and electrify HGVs, which could save millions of tonnes in carbon emissions.

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