Firms crack down on money mules but need to do more
Financial firms are shutting down hundreds of thousands of suspected money mule accounts, but organised criminal groups continue to launder money through multiple bank accounts.
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Building the next generation of market infrastructure
Nikhil Rathi, FCA chief executive, spoke at TheCityUK dinner sponsored by Nasdaq, discussing market transitions.
Twenty-four CFD firms closing in crackdown on misuse of UK authorisation
Twenty-one Contracts for Differences (CFD) firms have closed since 2025 due to a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) crackdown on firms misusing their authorised status to mislead consumers.
ITI Capital Ltd Enters Special Administration
ITI Capital Ltd entered special administration on 25 September 2026, with Duncan Perring and David Soden of Teneo Financial Advisory Ltd appointed as special administrators.
InterestMe Financial Planning Limited and the appointed representative InterestMe Advisers Limited enter administration
On 24 September 2026, InterestMe Financial Planning Limited and InterestMe Advisers Limited entered administration, with Robert Goodhew and Geoff Bouchier of Kroll Advisory Limited appointed as joint administrators.
FCA Secures Money Back for Victims of Crypto Fraud
The Financial Conduct Authority secured confiscation orders against Raymondip Bedi and Patrick Mavanga, allowing victims of a £1.5m crypto investment fraud to recover lost funds.
FCA Secures Bankruptcy Order Against Arthur Temlett
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) secured a bankruptcy order against Arthur Temlett, trading as Abacus Insurance Consultants, with the Sheriff granting the application on 27 August 2026.
FCA Opens the Gateway to Regulated Crypto
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has opened the application process for crypto firms to obtain authorisation, marking a significant step towards establishing the UK as a trusted hub for cryptocurrency development and investment.
FCA announces new Board appointments
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed three new members to its Board, bringing expertise in public policy, financial services, and corporate leadership.
Firms' confidence, satisfaction and trust in the FCA rise
A recent FCA and Practitioner Panel survey indicates that firms have increasing levels of satisfaction, confidence, and trust in the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), with a strong understanding of Consumer Duty expectations.
Reforming UK Capital Markets to Ensure They Work Well for Our Economy
Jon Relleen, director of infrastructure and exchanges, discussed the UK capital markets reform at the Reform of the UK Public and Private Capital Markets Summit 2026.
Looking at how we interact with whistleblowers
The author shares condolences after the death of a long-time contact, whistleblower Simon Andriesz, and reflects on interactions with whistleblowers.
New rules to make long-term investment funds clearer
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out clearer expectations for asset managers regarding long-term investments, aiming to increase market confidence in funds supporting private markets.
Strong compliance functions support trusted corporate finance markets
Corporate finance firms help businesses raise funding and implement strategic transactions, but this brings responsibility for the firms to act with integrity.
Liam Coleman Appointed as Chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service
The FCA Board has appointed Liam Coleman as chair of the Financial Ombudsman Service, effective 10 October 2026, for a 3-year term.
Motor finance legal challenge to be heard in February 2027
The Upper Tribunal has confirmed it will hear the legal challenges to Volkswagen Financial Services' motor finance compensation scheme between 16 to 26 February 2027.
Two Plead Guilty After Clients Lose £2m in Fraud Case
Kerry Nelson, director of Nexus Independent Financial Advisers Limited and Nexus Investment Managers Limited, pleaded guilty to fraud after 4 clients lost £2m.
Three arrests in major FCA operation against criminal insider dealing ring
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has arrested three individuals in a joint operation targeting a suspected organised criminal group for insider dealing and money laundering.
marrō Sparkling Bone Broth Lands at Raley's, Nob Hill Foods and Bel Air Markets Through the Get Curious Program
marrō, an Atlanta-based wellness brand, is bringing its protein-packed sparkling bone broth to about 50 Northern California stores through the Get Curious Program, featured until November 3, 2026.
NEWLY ESTABLISHED CANCER LEADERSHIP ROLES BRING PROMISE TO THE FUTURE OF RESEARCH AND CARE
Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center has appointed senior leaders to advance research and programs in basic, translational, clinical, and population science.
Bulgin launches Buccaneer series 6000 hybrid connectors for power and signal connectivity
Bulgin has launched its Buccaneer series 6000 hybrid connectors for power and signal connectivity, featuring compact interfaces that combine power and signal contacts to reduce clutter.
CORRECTION - Guardian Alliance Technologies
Guardian Alliance Technologies issued a correction regarding its H1 growth, citing demand for faster and more efficient public safety hiring as a key driver.
Chronic Illness Forced Kristie Calise to Redefine What It Means to Be Well
Kristie Calise, founder of the Balance App, shares her journey of recovery from chronic illness, which inspired the development of a wellness platform for people with chronic symptoms.
HelloNation Features Tax Planning & Bookkeeping Experts Jake Flader & Jonathan Williams on the Difference Between Tax Planning & Tax Preparation
HelloNation features tax planning and bookkeeping experts Jake Flader and Jonathan Williams discussing the difference between tax planning and tax preparation.
Lilypad Paint Named to TIME's List of the Best Inventions of 2026
Adept Materials announced that its award-winning Lilypad paint, which prevents condensation and regulates humidity, is now available in seven new colors.
ELEPHAS PUBLISHES PEER-REVIEWED DATA IN CELL REPORTS MEDICINE DEMONSTRATING elive™ PLATFORM'S IMMUNOTHERAPY RESPONSE MEASUREMENT
Elephas Biosciences Corporation published peer-reviewed data in Cell Reports Medicine demonstrating the elive platform's 93% accuracy in predicting clinical benefit.
Akeneo Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Product Information Management Solutions
Akeneo has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Product Information Management Solutions, positioning the company for its Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute.
What makes money, money? Ensuring trust in the next generation financial ecosystem
Bank for International Settlements Deputy General Manager Andréa M Maechler discussed the importance of trust in the next generation financial ecosystem at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich on June 24, 2026.
Pushing the monetary frontier: stablecoins and tokenised deposits
BIS General Manager Mr Pablo Hernández de Cos discussed stablecoins and tokenised deposits in a speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium on 28 August 2026.
The Quest for a More Efficient Bank Resolution Regime in the European Banking Union
Fernando Restoy, Chair of the Financial Stability Institute, discussed the need for a more efficient bank resolution regime in the European banking union during a speech at the UNIDROIT Centenary Regional Conference for Europe in Paris on September 1, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence, Growth, and Financial Stability: Challenges for Central Banks
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos discussed the challenges of artificial intelligence, growth, and financial stability in a speech at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, India on 10 September 2026.
Global Economic Outlook, AI, and Innovation: Interview with BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos
BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos discussed the global economic outlook, AI, and innovation in an interview with India's Economic Times on 11 September 2026.
Supervising banks in an AI-shaped economy
Financial Stability Institute Chair Mr Fernando Restoy discussed digital regulation in the era of agentic AI at a conference at Downing College, Cambridge University on 18 September 2026.
Macroprudential Policy: From BIS Origins to New Frontiers
Hélène Rey, Economic Adviser and Head of the Monetary and Economic Department, delivered a keynote speech at the tenth annual conference of the European Systemic Risk Board in Frankfurt on 1 October 2026.
BIS’s Hernández de Cos on AI, non-bank risk and tokenisation
General manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Pablo Hernández de Cos, discusses the bank's approach to navigating a complex global environment.
The Role of Central Banks in Managing Financial Crises in Times of Rapid Change
Pablo Hernández de Cos, General Manager of the Bank for International Settlements, discussed the role of central banks in managing financial crises during a speech at the SUERF Annual Lecture in Vienna, Austria on 5 October 2026.
From the Periphery to the Core: Financial Health and Central Banks' Mandates
Fernando Restoy, Chair of the Financial Stability Institute, discussed financial health and central banks' mandates at the 18th Annual G-24/AFI Policymakers' Roundtable in Bangkok on October 13, 2026.
Zombie Firms in Emerging Asia: Domestic and Cross-Border Implications
A study of 10 Asian emerging market economies from 2005 to 2021 examines the domestic and cross-border implications of zombie firms, documenting three main findings.
Simple, Resilient and Proportional: Revisiting Regulation for Small Banks
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision promotes proportionate regulation for small banks, acknowledging their distinct business models and risk profiles compared to larger banks.
What Determines Banks' Excess Demand for Reserves?
The amount of central bank reserves to supply has become a contentious policy issue for central banks shrinking their balance sheets built up during quantitative easing.
Frontier AI Cyber Threats and Policy Responses in Financial Sector
Frontier artificial intelligence models are a game changer in the cyber threat landscape, autonomously identifying critical vulnerabilities and developing effective exploits.
BIS Quarterly Review, September 2026
The BIS Quarterly Review for September 2026 is an automatically collected news report.
Hidden by Complexity? Measuring Stablecoin, Crypto, and Decentralised Finance Ecosystems
Decentralised finance data is publicly recorded but difficult to analyze due to its scale, fragmentation, and complexity.
Maritime Chokepoints and the Global Economy: Evidence from the Strait of Hormuz
The conflict in the Middle East and the disruption of traffic in the Strait of Hormuz have triggered a shock to the global economy, according to historical data from the IMF and University of Oxford.
Unraveling the cobweb of global imbalances: drivers, vulnerabilities, and adjustment scenarios
This paper analyzes the evolution and drivers of global imbalances to assess associated vulnerabilities and potential adjustment scenarios, with recent imbalances increasing sharply.
Old workers, young machines: can AI and automation offset population ageing?
Artificial intelligence and robots may help offset the economic effects of an ageing workforce, but automation's impact depends on the industry.
Trusted Execution Environments for Central Banks
This paper examines the capabilities and deployment of trusted execution environments for central banks, aiming for responsible delivery and effective deployment without increasing trust requirements.
The Leverage Ratio and the Output Floor: Complementarities and Overlaps
This paper analyzes the interaction between the Basel III leverage ratio and output floor requirements, examining whether they act as substitutes or complements.
High public debt, NBFIs and the risk of market dysfunction
Government debt levels have reached near record highs, with non-bank financial institutions playing a growing role in government debt markets.
Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems – Executive Summary
The International Association of Deposit Insurers has established the Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems as the international standard for designing, implementing, and assessing deposit insurance systems.