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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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UK proposes rules to help banks mitigate APP fraud risk

March 14, 2024

Under new proposals, bank transfers could be delayed for an additional 72 hours in cases of suspected fraud

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FCA urged to act in ‘Sexism in the City’ report

March 12, 2024

UK Treasury committee report reveals culture to blame for lack of improvement

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UK could have second-mover advantage in crypto asset regulation, say legal experts

March 8, 2024

Companies urged to adopt best practice ahead of final rules

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UK women in banking and finance paid 9.3% less than men, says report

March 8, 2024

The lifting of the UK bankers’ bonus cap risks worsening the gender pay gap

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