On 8 June 2026, HM Treasury issued a Call for Evidence for the Independent Review into Access to Banking Services.
The Call for Evidence is seeking evidence in order to:
- Identify which in-person banking services are essential or important to
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FCA update on UK MMRF reforms
On 8 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new webpage providing an update on reforms to the UK Money Market Fund Regulation (UK MMRF).
In its update the FCA sets out some of the key proposals that…
Are your usual workplace investigation processes exposing you to WHS prosecution risk?
KEY INSIGHT
No investigation, regardless of its importance, can be prioritised over an individual’s health and safety. Rather, the investigation needs to proceed in a manner that ensures, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of those…
FOS responds to FCA CP26/10: Simplifying the pensions and investment advice rules
On 8 June 2026, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) published its response to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation on simplifying the pensions and investment advice rules.
Key points in the response include:
- The FOS is adapting its approach to
…
FCA and OFSI MoU
On 5 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority and Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU sets out the arrangements for cooperation and exchange of information between the two regulators and replaces an…
UK Payments Initiative: UK banks and fintechs launch new payment scheme
On 2 June 2026, the launch of the UK Payments Initiative (UKPI) was announced intended to take forward innovation in open banking and commercial variable recurring payments.
Summary
The new scheme is intended to enable recurring and automated payments to…
FCA CP26/17: Quarterly Consultation Paper No. 52
On 5 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper 26/17: Quarterly Consultation Paper No. 52 (CP26/17).
In CP26/17, the FCA proposes the following miscellaneous amendments to its Handbook:
- Simplifying climate disclosure requirements for investment products:
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FCA respond to firms’ questions on interaction between Money Laundering Regulations and new cryptoassets regulatory framework
On 3 June 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a set of responses to questions raised by firms on the introduction of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations for cryptoasset firms, specifically, on the interaction between the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing…
House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee report on growth and regulation of stablecoins
On 3 June 2026, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee (the Committee) published its report, Stablecoins: waiting for regulation (the Report). The report follows an inquiry launched in January 2026 into the growth and proposed regulation of stablecoins…
AMLA consults on draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of a business relationship
On 3 June 2026, the EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) issued a consultation on draft guidelines on ongoing monitoring of business relationships.
The draft guidelines are developed under Article 26(5) of the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation and are intended to support…