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Five operational challenges for UK financial institutions and how they should respond in 2024

03.04.24

Blog

Five operational challenges for UK financial institutions and how they should respond in 2024

Last year’s introduction of popular tools for generative AI tools was the most far-reaching development for UK banking operations in 2024 recent history.
Monthly Economic Insight - April

02.04.24

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Insight - April

This month we review what might be the penultimate fiscal event of this parliament, the latest deliberation from the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and provide a preview of UK Finance’s new Buy-to-Let data dashboard.
Buy-to-let – a time of challenge and opportunity

02.04.24

Blog

Buy-to-let – a time of challenge and opportunity

It's a challenging time for the Private Rental Sector (PRS) and, within this, the Buy-to-Let (BTL) mortgage market.
Chief Executive Newsletter - March 2024

28.03.24

Chief Executive Newsletter

Chief Executive Newsletter - March 2024

This month marked International Women’s Day.
Criminal sentenced after stealing £867,000 from luxury hotel

28.03.24

Press release

Criminal sentenced after stealing £867,000 from luxury hotel

A man from Milton Keynes who committed approximately £867,299 of fraud has been sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court to 7 years 10 months in prison, following an investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking industry.
Navigating Regulatory Change: An Insight into PRA’s Policy Statements on Basel 3.1 Standards

26.03.24

Blog

Navigating Regulatory Change: An Insight into PRA’s Policy Statements on Basel 3.1 Standards

The Basel 3.1 standards introduced by the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), closely align with the principles set forth by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and are intended to ensure that UK banks are well-capitalised, adequately prepared for financial shocks, and able to withstand economic downturns.
Demonstrating ROI of Operational Resilience

22.03.24

Blog

Demonstrating ROI of Operational Resilience

Operational Resilience (OpRes) refers to an organisation’s ability to withstand and recover from disruptions, challenges, and crises that could impact its reputation, operations, or financial performance.
Complaints handling for vulnerable customers

21.03.24

Blog

Complaints handling for vulnerable customers

Do vulnerable customers react differently over the course of a complaint journey, and do they feel the same emotions as those complainants who are not vulnerable?
Securing Digital Assets In The Age of Digital Currencies

19.03.24

Blog

Securing Digital Assets In The Age of Digital Currencies

In today’s fast-paced financial world, safeguarding our digital assets has never been more crucial. Recent cyber breaches, such as the Poly Network hack and the Ronin incident, serve as stark reminders of the urgent need for ironclad cybersecurity measures.