Executive Summary This week’s regulatory publications indicate several high-priority areas for risk, compliance, and legal functions. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued direct warnings on firm conduct, M&A governance, and consumer protection, signalling a clear supervisory and enforcement focus. Key considerations arising this week include: M&A Governance and Integration:  The FCA’s multi-firm review of wealth sector consolidation criticises weak due diligence,

Executive Summary The UK is shifting towards bilateralism, forming tailored financial agreements with key non-EU partners. The...

Executive Summary Recent developments reveal a UK regulatory environment faced with a policy trilemma: balancing a new statutory mandate...

Executive Summary This report provides an analysis of significant regulatory developments from the last week of June 2025, restructured...