Does the UK overtax banks?
Lobby groups say London’s levies are higher than rival financial centres. The reality is more nuanced
Credit insurers cut cover on struggling UK housebuilder Crest Nicholson
Coface and Allianz Trade have reduced their exposure to the company in moves that could further squeeze its cash flow
Europe’s largest landlord exposed to €8bn hit from Berlin apartment plans
Vonovia vulnerable to compulsory purchase of 120,000 flats under proposals from winners of state election
US prepared for protracted stalemate with Iran
US ambassador to UN says conflict could remain stalled despite the consequences for fuel prices
UK waters down ‘fit and proper’ rules set up to hold bankers to account
Existing regulatory regime was instrumental in actions against former Barclays boss Jes Staley and hedge fund owner Crispin Odey
Regulators unveil plans to simplify Senior Manager and Certification Regime
The number of financial services roles required to face enhanced checks from regulators will fall significantly under proposals that will support growth.
Blackstone cuts property valuations as higher rates hit returns
Group’s president Jonathan Gray says rising market volatility stalled a quick payout of cash to investors through IPOs
Minutes of the Securities Lending Committee meeting – September 2026
The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.
Would you take out a mortgage backed by bitcoin?
US officials are encouraging the use of crypto holdings as home-loan collateral
Barclays stands out from the crowd for the wrong reasons
By trying to do everything, the bank risks pleasing nobody
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