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New Scottish moveable transactions regime to go live on 1 April

17.01.25

Blog

New Scottish moveable transactions regime to go live on 1 April

After many years in the making, the new Scottish moveable transactions regime under the Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Act 2023 goes live in less than three months.
Unlocking hidden opportunities in commercial lending: A thought leadership perspective

15.01.25

Blog

Unlocking hidden opportunities in commercial lending: A thought leadership perspective

As we continue to see a challenging backdrop for commercial lending-with changes in National Insurance, Business Rates and wages-adapting to business situations, and finding the right businesses to lend to is more important than ever.
Regulation by rules or outcomes: the importance of context

14.01.25

Blog

Regulation by rules or outcomes: the importance of context

In this second post concerning the FCA’s Call for Input on reviewing FCA requirements following the introduction of the Consumer Duty (the “Call for Input”), I will consider some of the external factors relevant to an assessment of whether the FCA Handbook might be simplified to increase firm efficiencies and the competitiveness of the financial…
Technology and your people: what next?

13.01.25

Blog

Technology and your people: what next?

Financial institutions are increasingly exploring AI solutions for their business operations. And alongside the transformational benefits this can bring, ethical and regulatory concerns are being explored.
Regulation by rules or outcomes: a choice or false dichotomy

10.01.25

Blog

Regulation by rules or outcomes: a choice or false dichotomy

The FCA is considering responses to its Call for Input on reviewing FCA requirements following the introduction of the Consumer Duty (the “Call for Input”).
Criminal sentenced to five years in prison for stealing almost £1 million by impersonating bank staff

10.01.25

Press release

Criminal sentenced to five years in prison for stealing almost £1 million by impersonating bank staff

A man from South London has been sentenced to five years in prison for impersonating banks and stealing £988,719 from banking customers.
Impacts of hurricane risk and the broader implications for lenders

09.01.25

Blog

Impacts of hurricane risk and the broader implications for lenders

Hurricanes and other climate-related events can cause significant damage to properties, disrupting economies and communities.
Monthly Economic Review - January 2025

07.01.25

Economic Insight

Monthly Economic Review - January 2025

Happy new year.. Kicking off 2025, we take a look back and a look ahead at key trends and events shaping the UK economy. With 2024 ending on a weak note, will forecasters’ expectations of a gradual return to growth materialise?
UK lenders support country pursuit organisations

06.01.25

Blog

UK lenders support country pursuit organisations

Many banks in the UK are willing to serve businesses and organisations operating in the country pursuits sector, including recreational shooting.