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Issue 13
Issue 13 | 17 November 2025
The FCA’s updates reinforce accountability for SMF holders and question the governance of credit-builder products. The Bank of England advances its stablecoin framework with proposed holding limits to protect stability. The PRA raises the leverage ratio threshold to £75 billion and continues consulting on FSCS protection. Operational resilience also progresses as cloud providers prepare for direct oversight
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Issue 12
04 November 2025
The Bank of England and HM Treasury released a digital pound update, while the FCA cut investment firm capital rules by 70% and lifted the banker bonus cap. Retail crypto ETNs are now allowed, attracting £500m+ in institutional AUM. ESG ratings will require FCA authorisation by 2028. The PRA’s new “Strong and Simple” framework for banks under £20bn in assets introduces a single 3.5% capital buffer and lighter reporting rules, as the FCA ramps up enforcement efforts.
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Issue 11
15 October 2025
The FCA launched a major redress plan covering up to 14 million motor finance agreements. The Bank of England warned of risks from inflated AI-driven valuations and geopolitical tensions. The FCA advanced its digital assets strategy, lifted the crypto ETN ban, and BlueCrest Capital settled for US$101 million. St. James’s Place also introduced a low-cost passive multi-asset range after restructuring its fees.
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Issue 10
01 October 2025
SEC Chair Paul Atkins’ radical deregulation agenda, including the elimination of quarterly reporting, signals America’s pivot to “minimum effective dose” regulation while the UK pursues a middle path with comprehensive crypto frameworks alongside reporting simplification. The UK fund management industry faces more structural pressures, with Man Group’s struggles, Petershill’s delisting, and Saba Capital’s activist assault on investment trusts collectively threatening traditional business models.
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Issue 9
15 September 2025
FCA eyes flexible contactless limits and lighter RMAR reporting, while cracking down on finfluencers. A $170m Two Sigma fraud case spotlights algo-trading risks. BoE reviews gilt repo resilience, as hedge funds expand with AI-driven launches.
The moves highlight regulators’ push for smarter, outcome-based oversight. Financial crime enforcement is intensifying across social media. Meanwhile, AI and infrastructure remain central to hedge fund growth.
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Issue 8
01 September 2025
The FCA approved the London Stock Exchange’s first PISCES platform to expand private market access, streamlined operations by cutting data returns for 36,000 firms, and opened an investigation into Drax Group. The Bank of England released new research, including a solvency-liquidity integration model and studies on tariffs’ impact on exchange rates. Meanwhile, financial crime concerns persist, with nearly 5,000 fake FCA scam reports in H1 2025.
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Issue 7
15 August 2025
The FCA announced a £9–18B motor finance compensation scheme, fined Neil Woodford £46M, and the Bank of England cut rates to 4%. Private markets favor large funds, reflecting a regulatory shift toward stronger enforcement and consumer protection. These moves highlight growing scrutiny of financial misconduct and a focus on systemic market stability. Investor confidence remains cautious amid persistent economic headwinds.
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Issue 6
01 August 2025
UK regulators issued over £45M in fines, targeting H2O execs for misconduct and Barclays for weak financial crime controls. The PRA advances insurance reforms and SMCR streamlining to boost efficiency. Despite economic uncertainty, private markets stay active, with BlackRock leading major investments in logistics and data centers. Firms face growing regulatory pressure and must proactively strengthen compliance frameworks.
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Issue 5
15 July 2025
The first half of July saw major regulatory actions, including a £21 million fine against Monzo Bank and the FCA’s shift away from its ‘naming and shaming’ policy. Key updates include new mortgage lending rules, frameworks for non-financial misconduct, and rising focus on climate finance and operational resilience. Notably, London-listed firms have begun accepting Bitcoin for equity transactions.
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Issue 4
30 June 2025
The UK financial sector saw major regulatory shifts in late June, including pension reforms, insurance market updates, and the launch of the PISCES trading sandbox. A House of Lords report urged cultural change in regulators, while the Bank of England and PRA signaled key policy overhauls. Buffett’s $6B share donation added market buzz.
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Issue 3
5 June 2025
The FCA proposed new crypto rules and stablecoin sourcebooks, and plans to revise 11,000 requirements after a data review. The UK’s final Pensions Investment Review supports a £50bn move into private markets. The ECB’s rate cut deepens policy divergence, while the EU’s 17th Russia sanctions target 189 vessels.
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Issue 2
19 May 2025
The £50bn Mansion House Accord boosting UK pension fund investment in private markets. The PRA advanced resilience plans, while the DOJ set new enforcement priorities. Strong fundraising continued with major closes from Inflexion and Kayne Anderson.
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Issue 1
1 May 2025
The UK is streamlining financial rules as Chancellor Reeves and the FCA unveil simplification plans, including a draft crypto regime and changes to SDR requirements. The PRA proposed raising the FSCS limit, while private market fundraising remains strong despite economic challenges.
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