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FCA and PRA move to slash SMCR burden for firms
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority have unveiled the opening phase of reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), aiming...
PS26/2 and why third-party risk just got urgent
The financial sector's growing reliance on technology and third-party providers has long been a double-edged sword. The efficiency gains are real, but so too...
PRA to ease ring-fence rules to cut bank costs
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), the UK's banking regulator, is set to launch a consultation aimed at reforming shared operational services rules for ring-fenced...
UK banks face new stress tests under PRA liquidity plan
The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a series of proposals designed to ensure UK banks can rapidly convert liquid assets into cash during...
Faster FCA approvals reshape UK market entry
On 22 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) hosted its in-person “Gateway to Growth” event in London, underlining its commitment to strengthening the...
Basel 3.1: Turning compliance into strategy
Financial institutions have spent the past decade navigating an ever-expanding landscape of regulatory obligations. With the introduction of Basel 3.1, the sector faces not...
Basel 3.1: What UK deposit takers need to know
The latest whitepaper from ALMIS International offers essential guidance for UK financial institutions navigating the complexities of the Basel 3.1 and SDDT frameworks.
UK regulators revise MoU to streamline payments oversight
UK financial regulators have renewed their commitment to better coordination in the fast-evolving payments sector through an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
According to Finextra,...
The deregulation dilemma: Balancing simplification with financial stability
The term "deregulation" is increasingly prevalent among global policymakers, with a common narrative about cutting through the bureaucratic red tape that supposedly stifles competition. Since the 2008 financial crisis, financial institutions have been operating under a dense regulatory framework designed to mitigate risks and uphold financial stability.
FCA and PRA halt advancement of proposed diversity rules in financial...
The FCA and the PRA have decided to abandon their proposed plans to introduce new rules aimed at enhancing diversity and inclusion within the financial services sector.









