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FCA’s fincrime powers under fresh scrutiny after Iran sanctions disclosure
February 7, 2024New questions are being asked after Lloyds and Santander UK were accused of allowing Iranian front companies to evade Western sanctions
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Everything old is new again, even in banking
February 7, 2024Is reinventing the wheel the fintech we were promised, and will it solve any real problems?
UK sets global blueprint for APP fraud reimbursement
January 26, 2024Both Australia and EU countries are closely watching developments of the PSR’s forthcoming reimbursement regulation
Do banks really understand customers’ needs?
January 4, 2024In 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?
Proposed non-financial misconduct rules: does a carve-out assist employees who are neurodiverse?
December 18, 2023Examining the impact of the FCA’s recent Consultation Paper on Diversity and Inclusion in Financial Services.
Investments under increased scrutiny as FCA rolls out SDR regime
December 15, 2023The UK’s anti-greenwashing regime has been strengthened as part of the Financial Conduct Authority’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements.
Buy now, pay later: is more regulation coming?
December 8, 2023Following a raft of regulation in the UK this year, can BNPL providers expect more in 2024?
Specialist lenders lead the UK challenger profitability pack
December 6, 2023But it could be crunch time for those without a strong lending proposition.
Investors are missing out on the £100bn potential of the HGV sector
December 5, 2023Unlocking innovative financing solutions provides the opportunity to decarbonise and electrify HGVs, which could save millions of tonnes in carbon emissions.