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Monday, 12 November 2018
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Prime Minister Theresa May will today call on the international community to invest in Africa in order to unlock the potential of a generation on the continent.
Monday, 18 June 2018
A leading academic in regulation and a senior investment banker have been appointed as the new external members of the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC).
Tuesday, 05 June 2018
Over £2.5 billion worth of government-owned RBS shares were sold last night as part of the government’s policy to return the bank to private ownership.
Monday, 04 June 2018
UK Government Investments (UKGI) today (4 June 2018) advised the Chancellor it would be appropriate to conduct the second sale of the government’s shareholding in the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Friday, 01 June 2018
The government will consult on tougher regulation for the pre-paid funeral plan sector to protect the elderly and their families.
Monday, 21 May 2018
Senior leaders from government and the financial regulators were present, including representatives from HM Treasury, the FCA and the Bank of England.
Thursday, 17 May 2018
The Chancellor will announce the appointment of two new regional fintech envoys as he visits financial centres in Halifax and Edinburgh.
Friday, 11 May 2018
OFSI have produced the latest sector-specific fact sheet for importers and exporters.
Thursday, 26 April 2018
A £5.3 billion sale of Bradford & Bingley (B&B) mortgages acquired by the taxpayer during the financial crisis has been authorised by the Chancellor.
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
More funding to tackle unlawful lending, and an increase in the amount of money seized from loan sharks to support those most vulnerable to their nasty tactics
Friday, 20 April 2018
The international community must now refine its approach to tackling corruption, which costs the global economy $2.6 trillion.
Thursday, 22 March 2018
A new cryptoassets task force, the next steps in ‘robo-regulation’ and a UK-Australia ‘fintech bridge' are in the government’s first Fintech Sector Strategy.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
A new independent review into the prudential supervision of the Co-operative Bank between 2008 and 2013 has been announced.
Monday, 19 February 2018
The government has extended James Furse’s contract as a Non-executive Director on the board of NS&I for a further year, up to 31 December 2018.
Wednesday, 07 February 2018
Donald Kohn will serve another three-year term on the Financial Policy Committee (FPC), and Martin Taylor a further 12-15 months.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Clare Lombardelli has been appointed as the new Director General, Economics and Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury. She will take up the role on 3 April.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018
Clare Lombardelli has been appointed as the new Director General, Economics and Chief Economic Advisor to the Treasury. She will take up the role on 3 April.
Monday, 29 January 2018
Senior executives in insurance will be held personally responsible for misconduct, as part of plans to extend the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
A new watchdog launches today to strengthen the UK’s defences against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Saturday, 13 January 2018
Hidden charges for paying with a debit or credit card will be banned from today (13 January).
Friday, 05 January 2018
Charles Randell CBE has today been appointed as the Chair of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), effective from 1st April 2018.
Thursday, 21 December 2017
Draft legislation clarifies that no business borrowing through a peer-to-peer platform needs to be regulated as a ‘deposit taker’ unless that is their core business.
Thursday, 21 December 2017
A new watchdog has been created to further tighten the UK’s defences against money laundering and terrorist financing.
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
Over 900,000 new fee-free basic bank accounts were opened between July 2016 - June 2017, taking the total number of fee-free accounts open to nearly 5 million.
Friday, 15 December 2017
The event will bring together international investors and UK Fintechs for a day-long programme of talks and pitches promoting global investment in the sector.
Friday, 15 December 2017
More than a billion pounds of trade and investment will be agreed at the 9th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue.
Monday, 11 December 2017
New legislation now allows Insurance Linked Securities deals to take place within a new specially designed framework in the UK.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
The Investment Management Strategy II sets out the government’s long-term approach to enhancing the UK’s position as a centre for asset management.
Wednesday, 06 December 2017
New competition to use rental payment data to improve credit scores and mortgage applications for the 11 million renters in Britain.
Friday, 10 November 2017
A further 26 firms sign up to the Women in Finance Charter which covers over 600,000 UK financial services employees.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
The Chancellor has appointed Elisabeth Stheeman as an external member of the Financial Policy Committee (FPC).
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
New plans mean people struggling with serious debt may soon benefit from a ‘breathing space’ from their bills.
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
BBC Children in Need, The Royal Mint and HM Treasury launch Pudsey's Round Pound Countdown.
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
The annual meeting is a key part of the UK’s commitment to support the development of Islamic finance globally.
Thursday, 07 September 2017
Third UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue held in Singapore.
Thursday, 31 August 2017
Chancellor announces the re-appointments of Prudential Regulation Committee external members, Sandra Boss and Mark Yallop.
Friday, 25 August 2017
Co-operatives could save up to £10,000 a year thanks to new government proposals requiring fewer of them to appoint an auditor.
Saturday, 19 August 2017
First-time buyers have saved over £1.8 billion into their Help to Buy: ISAs.
Friday, 11 August 2017
Small businesses struggling to access finance from big banks have received almost £4 million of funding thanks to an innovative scheme.
Tuesday, 01 August 2017
'It's vital that we make sure our cutting-edge firms have the funding they need to meet their potential and conquer new markets' says Chancellor.
Monday, 31 July 2017
The Chancellor is in Brasilia for the second UK-Brazil Economic and Financial Dialogue.
Thursday, 27 July 2017
Sir David Ramsden has been appointed as the new Deputy Governor of Markets and Banking at the Bank of England.
Wednesday, 26 July 2017
A plan to resolve RBS’ final State aid commitment has been agreed in principle between the UK Government and the EU Commission.
Thursday, 20 July 2017
The UK will remain at the forefront of the global reinsurance market thanks to new rules for Insurance Linked Securities.
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