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Crypto deposit receipts not covered by US securities laws, SEC says August 06, 2025 | Neil Roland

In another move to deregulate cryptocurrency assets as part of the White House's agenda, the US Securities and Exchange Commission said digital-asset deposit receipts intended as collateral or to generate retu... (more story)

Generali, Natixis could have more clarity on planed joint venture after summer August 06, 2025 | Jean Comte

The chief executive of insurance company Generali, Philippe Donnet, said negotiations with Natixis are ongoing and that the company could submit a binding contract for their joint venture to the insurance comp... (more story)

Monte dei Paschi remains committed to Mediobanca deal, CEO says August 06, 2025 | Jean Comte

Banca Monte dei Paschi's CEO said he is still aiming to acquire national rival Mediobanca, despite the counter-offensive currently rolled out by the target. Mediobanca said last week that it could accelerate a... (more story)

Neil Woodford, fund fined GBP46 million for 'unreasonable' investment decisions August 05, 2025 | Phoebe Seers and Martin Coyle

Former star fund manager Neil Woodford and his eponymous fund have been fined nearly 46 million pounds by the UK financial markets watchdog for making unreasonable and inappropriate investment decisions. The W... (more story)

Proposed UK stablecoin rules are already dissuading investors, trade groups say August 04, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

There is evidence that potential investors are delaying or abandoning investing in UK-based stablecoin firms because rules proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority mean it would make better economic sense t... (more story)

UK banks face at least GBP9 billion in car-finance claims August 04, 2025 | Sofia Gerace and Phoebe Seers

UK banks are set to pay at least 9 billion pounds to compensate car-finance customers who were treated unfairly, the Financial Conduct Authority said yesterday. The FCA will consult in early October for a redr... (more story)

Banks off the hook over hidden car finance commissions, UK's top court rules August 01, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Commission paid by UK banks to car dealers to secure financing agreements without customers’ informed consent is lawful, the country's highest court ruled today, dashing consumer hopes for billions of pounds o... (more story)

Barclays exits global Net Zero Banking Alliance August 01, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

Major UK lender Barclays has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a group of leading global banks committed to transitioning the real economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Barclays is the seco... (more story)

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EU, UK share priorities on key finance reforms, but what’s next? August 06, 2025 | Fanny Roux and Sofia Gerace

The EU and the UK regulatory frameworks for financial services have diverged since 2021, when the UK became no longer bound by EU law. Since then, the only cooperation on financial services between the two eco... (more story)

Bailey’s bet on tokenization over stablecoins divides the UK financial sector August 06, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

A division is emerging in the UK financial services industry over the future of digital money, after Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey again poured cold water on the idea that stablecoins might offer a vi... (more story)

BIS warns of stablecoin risks as US enacts regulatory framework August 05, 2025 | Neil Roland

A Bank for International Settlements paper warned of the risks from stablecoin use for money laundering and terrorism financing, their potential impact on fire sales, and possible strains on dollar funding liq... (more story)

White House seeks comprehensive AML review in digital assets report August 05, 2025 | Samuel Rubenfeld

As a White House working group on digital assets sees a “valuable opportunity” for a comprehensive review of the US framework against money laundering and terrorist financing, regulators and industry players a... (more story)

Could EU success give FairCT an edge in UK bond tape bid? August 05, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

UK-based fintech company Ediphy recently proved its credentials on the European stage as the leader of FairCT, the consortium that won the mandate for the EU’s first consolidated bond tape — a landmark in the ... (more story)

UK car finance ruling hands lifeline to finance minister's growth agenda August 01, 2025 | Sofia Gerace

The UK financial sector received a shot in the arm today with a Supreme Court ruling largely in favor of banks and other lenders in the closely watched car finance commission case — escaping the prospect of a ... (more story)

UK FCA’s prudential requirements are high barrier for young crypto firms (update*) July 30, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published a series of consultations on proposed crypto and stablecoin regimes, including on stablecoin issuance, cryptoasset custody and prudential requirements. The dead... (more story)

UK stablecoin regulation needs more ambition, campaigning lawmaker Edwards says July 30, 2025 | Phoebe Seers

A more ambitious approach to regulating stablecoins is needed in the UK, the co-chair of a parliamentary group on digital assets told MLex in an interview. Responding to Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey’... (more story)