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Monthly Economic Review - April 2026

08.04.26

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Review - April 2026

There’s been just one economic story in the past month – the Middle East conflict and the implications for commodity prices and markets. We take a look at early indications of how businesses, households and forecasters are reacting to developments.
Cabinet Office consultation on digital identity: implications for financial services

07.04.26

Blog

Cabinet Office consultation on digital identity: implications for financial services

The Cabinet Office has launched a consultation on proposals for a UK digital identity system, described as part of a wider 'national conversation' on how individuals could prove their identity online. This blog summarises the consultation and provides an overview and implications for financial services.
The expanding world of the modern CRO

02.04.26

Blog

The expanding world of the modern CRO

In today’s banking landscape, risk leaders are juggling more complexity than ever and the latest EY/IIF Global Bank Risk Management survey makes one thing clear: the Chief Risk Officer has become the ultimate multi-disciplinary leader.
Building resilient third‑party exit strategies: insights for a more confident future

01.04.26

Blog

Building resilient third‑party exit strategies: insights for a more confident future

Financial services organisations operate amid rapid technological change, rising customer expectations, and growing dependence on complex third‑party ecosystems.
Navigate the great inflection point: How Corporate and Investment Banks can rise to meet new pressures and new players

30.03.26

Blog

Navigate the great inflection point: How Corporate and Investment Banks can rise to meet new pressures and new players

In 2026, banks face a critical challenge: sustaining growth amid rising client expectations, intensifying competition, and persistent cost demands.
New accessibility guidelines launched for payment cards

27.03.26

Press release

New accessibility guidelines launched for payment cards

UK Finance has today launched its Accessible Cards Code of Practice, designed to help customers with accessibility needs or impaired vision use payment cards in store and online. We believe the Code means the UK is the first country in the world to have national common accessibility guidelines for flat printed payment cards.
Bringing accessibility to life: how industry collaboration delivered a UK-first for inclusive payments

27.03.26

Blog

Bringing accessibility to life: how industry collaboration delivered a UK-first for inclusive payments

There are moments in your career when you know you personally have made a difference – that something wouldn’t have happened but for you bringing together a wide range of stakeholders and taking them on a journey. The launch of the UK Finance Accessible Cards Code of Practice is one of those moments.
How to successfully redefine your organisation’s approach to cost management

25.03.26

Blog

How to successfully redefine your organisation’s approach to cost management

As financial services firms continue to navigate sustained cost pressure, many are reassessing whether their current cost management approach is truly fit for purpose.
Principality Building Society research explores why customers remain on a Standard Variable Rate

24.03.26

Blog

Principality Building Society research explores why customers remain on a Standard Variable Rate

When affordability is a key concern for many home buyers, why do mortgage customers stay on the Standard Variable Rate?