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On 25 March 2021, the Working Group on Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates (Working Group) published the minutes from its virtual meeting held on 23 February 2021.

Key points in the minutes include:

  • PRA representatives indicated that supervisory oversight would intensify over the coming weeks and months, with an active meeting programme and monitoring

On 24 March 2021, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy published a Consultation Paper on proposals to mandate climate-related financial disclosures by:

  • Relevant Public Interest Entities – UK companies that are currently required to produce a non-financial information statement (i.e UK companies with more than 500 employees that have transferable securities admitted to

The first episode of our new spin-off podcast – Regulation Tomorrow Plus – is out now. Regulation Tomorrow Plus will be released outside of the usual monthly schedule for the Regulation Tomorrow Podcast, and will be reacting to a single issue, piece of news or publication in as timely a manner as possible. These episodes

On 23 February 2021, the FCA published Finalised Guidance 21/1: Guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers (FG21/1).

FG21/1 applies to all firms where the Principles for Businesses (Principles) apply, regardless of sector. It applies to the supply of products or services to retail customers who are natural

The pandemic has created a number of challenges for the retail sector as firms deal with growing operational and financial pressures, whilst many of their customers face difficulties in meeting their commitments.

Join us on 3 March at 08.50 – 09.30 GMT for our latest 40 minute briefing as we explore the current state of

The pandemic has created a number of challenges for the retail sector as firms deal with growing operational and financial pressures, whilst many of their customers face difficulties in meeting their commitments.

Join us on 3 March at 08.50 – 09.30 GMT for our latest 40 minute briefing as we explore the current state of

Episode 3 of the Regulation Tomorrow Podcast is out now. In this month’s episode we catch up on Brexit with Jonathan Herbst, we take a global look at vulnerable customer initiatives with John Coley from the Risk Consultancy practice in London and Helen Taylor from Sydney, and we speak to Katie Stephen and Sonya Zywko

Last week our Risk Consulting team launched the Conduct Healthcheck, a new product which will provide retail financial institutions with practical insights, analysis and guidance, helping them to navigate the conduct challenges and risks they are facing in respect of the pandemic.

To find out more about the Conduct Healthcheck, watch our short video in

Episode 3 of the Regulation Tomorrow Podcast is out next week. Please visit this blog or subscribe on Apple Podcasts or iTunes to make sure you don’t miss out. In this month’s podcast, Jonathan is back with more Brexit updates, Katie Stephen and Sonya Zywko from our disputes team provide an update on the latest