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Non-financial misconduct: The art of self-policing and whether FCA industry data can play an effective role

10.12.24

Blog

Non-financial misconduct: The art of self-policing and whether FCA industry data can play an effective role

Firms continue to grapple with the issue of non-financial misconduct in a regulatory context. Despite cries for constructive guidance, regulators are yet to respond. The latest sounding from the FCA adds more confusion to already muddied waters.

Economic crime Payments, innovation & resilience

Recent FCA fines: A wake-up call for financial crime controls

09.12.24

Blog

Recent FCA fines: A wake-up call for financial crime controls

The cost of non-compliance is significantly higher than the cost of compliance. 

Economic crime

How financial institutions can lead the way in digital trust for 2025

05.12.24

Blog

How financial institutions can lead the way in digital trust for 2025

As the financial services sector becomes increasingly digital, trust is emerging as a critical factor for success.

Data & analysis Economic crime

Mortgage lending and household savings continue to grow

04.12.24

Press release

Mortgage lending and household savings continue to grow

UK Finance today release its latest Household Finance Review for Q3 2024, which explores trends in household spending, saving, and borrowing.

Data & analysis Mortgages

Balancing regulation, resilience, and innovation: The UK's Financial Sector and Cloud Migration

04.12.24

Blog

Balancing regulation, resilience, and innovation: The UK's Financial Sector and Cloud Migration

As financial services rapidly evolve in the UK, one of the most significant challenges is striking the right regulatory balance between innovation and resilience.

Payments, innovation & resilience

03.12.24

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Insight - December 2024

T’is the season of weaker growth and wobblier confidence. We look at what’s driving consumer and business sentiment as we close out the year. As well as a few post- (US) election data points and policy announcements.

03.12.24

Blog

Rethinking loyalty: How UK Banks can transform customer engagement through personalised programs

Unsecured Consumer Credit Data & analysis International Mortgages Payments, innovation & resilience Personal banking UK Finance

Creating the future of payments, today: UK Finance hosts its first Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Hackathon

02.12.24

Blog

Creating the future of payments, today: UK Finance hosts its first Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Hackathon

Held between 20-21 November at EY’s FinTech Lab in Canary Wharf, London, and supported by tech partners R3 and Quant, the two-day event brought together financial institutions and FinTechs. Participants came with a range of innovative ideas for both retail and wholesale customers, all leveraging the RLN ‘platform for innovation’.

Payments, innovation & resilience