On 16 October 2026, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (Basel Committee) published final amendments to address window dressing in the global systemically important bank (G-SIB) framework and a consultation on the G-SIB methodology review. The final amendments follow a
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ESMA revises CSDR guidelines on standardised procedures and messaging protocols
On 16 October 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a Final Report setting out revised guidelines under the Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) on standardised procedures and messaging protocols used between investment firms and their professional clients.…
ESMA updates MAR guidelines on the delay in the disclosure of inside information
On 16 October 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued a Final Report setting out revised Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) guidelines on the delay in the disclosure of inside information.
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The Final Report follows a consultation that…
The UK Asset Management Framework Reforms: A Podcast Deep Dive
Our podcast mini-series on the ‘UK Asset Management Framework Reforms’ examines the FCA’s highly anticipated consultation papers published on July 14, 2026, setting out a proposed package of reforms intended to tailor requirements more proportionately for asset managers.
Dive into…
FCA publishes FS26/3 on expanding consumer access to investments
On 16 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a feedback statement on expanding consumer access to investments (FS26/3).
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The FCA sets out that FS26/3 summarises the responses it received to its Discussion Paper (DP25/3) published in December…
PSR publishes consultation on the regulatory framework for access to payment systems
On 15 October 2026, the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) published a consultation paper (CP) on the regulatory framework for access to payment systems.
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HM Treasury (HMT) plans to repeal the payment system access regime in the Payment Services Regulations…
Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum workplan 2027 to 2028: Call for input
On 15 October 2026, the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) issued a call for input on its workplan for 2027 to 2028.
The DRCF comprises of four UK regulators – the Competition and Markets Authority, the Office of Communications, Information…
FSB issues sound practices for responsible adoption of AI
On 15 October 2026, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a final report setting out 12 sound practices to facilitate responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption by financial institutions. The final report includes case studies illustrating the benefits that financial institutions…
ESMA updates manual on pre-trade and post-trade transparency under MiFID II/MiFIR
On 15 October 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) updated its manual on pre-trade and post-trade transparency under MiFID II/MiFIR.
The updated manual provides further guidance on the identification of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives subject to transparency requirements,…
FCA publishes good and poor practice for CFD firms
On 15 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a new webpage setting out good practices and areas where contracts for difference (CFD) firms could do more to meet their Consumer Duty price and fair value obligations.
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In…