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Investing in Women Code Annual Report launch

10.07.25

Blog

Investing in Women Code Annual Report launch

On 10th July, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) published its annual Investing in Women Code report.
RT2: from upgrade to innovation launchpad

09.07.25

Blog

RT2: from upgrade to innovation launchpad

Building on her speech at the UK Finance Digital Innovation Summit, Victoria Cleland, Executive Director for Payments and Chief Cashier at the Bank of England, returned centre stage at City Week to showcase how the new RTGS platform – RT2 – is far more than a technical refresh.
The IT challenges shaping UK financial services

08.07.25

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The IT challenges shaping UK financial services

Technology is at the core of financial services, enabling growth, efficiency, and security. But as innovation progresses, so do the challenges.
Enhancing Operational Resilience: Navigating DORA Compliance

07.07.25

Blog

Enhancing Operational Resilience: Navigating DORA Compliance

As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for financial institutions, particularly with the introduction of the European Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which officially came into effect on January 17, 2025.
FCA and MAS stablecoin frameworks: a comparative view

04.07.25

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FCA and MAS stablecoin frameworks: a comparative view

Examining how other leading jurisdictions are regulating stablecoins offers valuable benchmarks and reveals important nuances. Singapore’s framework provides a clear and early example worth exploring.
UK Finance publishes Mansion House submission

04.07.25

Press release

UK Finance publishes Mansion House submission

UK Finance has today published its submission to government ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on 15 July and the government’s new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy.
How macroeconomic indicators and AI influence deal outcomes in M&A

02.07.25

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How macroeconomic indicators and AI influence deal outcomes in M&A

Macroeconomic data/insight plays a crucial role in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by influencing factors like deal valuations, financing costs, and overall market conditions.
Monthly Economic Review - July 2025

01.07.25

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Review - July 2025

July’s focus is the UK labour market and what that means for upcoming interest rate decisions, recent trends in household spending and saving and why the government’s industrial strategy is focused on business investment.
Why standards matter more than ever in the National Payments Vision

01.07.25

Blog

Why standards matter more than ever in the National Payments Vision

In the race to modernise the UK’s payments infrastructure, standards may not be the most glamorous part of the conversation — but they’re absolutely essential.