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FCA Kick-Starts New 'Name And Shame' Enforcement Tactic

The Financial Conduct Authority has begun 2026 with a clear sign that it will use its newly won power to "name and shame" companies under investigation for suspected misconduct as it seeks to bolster protection for consumers.

FCA Expected To Boost Fines, Name More Companies In 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority is likely to step up its enforcement action in 2026 with higher fines and more readiness to name companies under investigation, bolstered by a landmark High Court rejection of a challenge to such a naming decision.

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SFO Faces Critical Year With Several Major Trials In 2026

Though the Serious Fraud Office spent a year largely outside the courtroom, 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster period for the white-collar enforcer, with four cases going to trial involving 11 defendants charged with fraud and bribery.

Car Loans, AI, Crypto Top UK's 2026 Consumer Protection List

Financial regulators have entered the new year with a long list of unfinished business in consumer protection and other regulatory areas, ranging from targeted support and a major redress program to a first full U.K. regime for crypto assets and a better steer on artificial intelligence.

January 20, 2026
BoE Chief Warns Of Financial Fallout If AI Bubble Bursts

The governor of the Bank of England cautioned Tuesday the U.K. economy could get swept up in market turmoil if there is a major correction in artificial intelligence tech stock.
January 20, 2026
Gov't Scraps Long-Awaited UK Audit Sector Reforms

The government said on Tuesday that it would not push ahead with long-awaited audit and governance reforms designed to improve trust in the sector after a string of high-profile accounting scandals.
January 20, 2026
Clear Group Buys UK Vet Broker Shire Insurance Services

Independent insurance intermediary Clear Group has acquired Shire Insurance Services Ltd., a specialist broker operating in the U.K. veterinary sector.
January 20, 2026
Baker McKenzie, HSF Kramer Tie Up £37.5M UK Pension Deal

Pension Insurance Corp. said Tuesday that it has completed a £37.5 million ($50.5 million) bulk annuity buy-in with the Dr. Martens Airwair Group Pension Plan, securing the benefits of all 455 members of the shoemaker's defined benefit scheme.
January 20, 2026
Chubb Rejects Investor's Negligent Property Advice Claim

Chubb has denied that it must pay out around £259,000 ($348,200) to cover a now-insolvent conveyancing firm accused of negligence by a Saudi investor, arguing the dissolved business acted within its legal remit during the purchase of student accommodation in the U.K.
January 19, 2026
Lax AI Policy In UK Finance Sector Risks Harm, MPs Warn

The absence of clear guidance from the government and regulators on the use of artificial intelligence by finance companies could cause "serious harm" to consumers and the financial system, lawmakers warned on Tuesday as they set out the steps needed to erect guardrails.
January 19, 2026
Slaughter And May Guides Zurich's £7.7B Bid For Beazley

Swiss insurance giant Zurich said Monday that it has made a £7.7 billion ($10 billion) proposed offer for London-listed Beazley PLC after the British rival rejected a lower offer earlier in January.
January 19, 2026
Pensions Provider TPT Picks New Chief Compliance Officer

British pensions provider TPT Retirement Solutions said Monday that it has hired Helen Taylor as its new chief legal, risk and compliance officer.
January 19, 2026
MPs Endorse Emma Douglas For Chair Of Pensions Watchdog

Senior MPs on a cross-party House of Commons committee have formally endorsed Emma Douglas to be the new chair of the pensions watchdog.
January 19, 2026
Lloyd's Market Picks PwC Global Insurance Head As CFO

Lloyd's of London has named its next chief financial officer, a PwC veteran who is set to join the insurance marketplace in April.
January 19, 2026
Insurance CEOs Have 'High M&A Appetite,' KPMG Says

Insurance chief executives have entered 2026 with confidence in the sector's growth prospects and a bullish appetite for mergers and acquisitions, but warn of increasing risks from AI and cyber-attacks, according to a report by KPMG published on Monday.
January 19, 2026
PRA Warns Of 'Competitive Pressure' On Life Insurers

The Prudential Regulation Authority has said it is concerned that insurers involved in the pension deals market could be tempted to take risks in order to maintain an edge in an increasingly competitive market.
January 19, 2026
Tribunal Upholds FCA Ban, £2M Fine For 'Dishonest' Adviser

The Financial Conduct Authority said Monday that a court has upheld its decision to ban and fine a financial adviser more than £2 million ($2.7 million) for misconduct it described as the worst it has seen over the British Steel Pension Scheme scandal.
January 19, 2026
Eversheds Sutherland-Led Fintel Buys Data Biz For £11M

Fintel PLC said Monday that a subsidiary has acquired the market pricing business of Pearson Ham Group for £11 million ($14.7 million) as it looks to expand its software and data division and strengthen its position in Britain's insurance sector.
January 19, 2026
Over 1M Retired Households 'Mainly' Reliant On State Pension

More than 1.2 million retired households in the U.K. are "mainly" dependent on the state pension for their retirement income, a retirement specialist company said Monday.
January 16, 2026
London Broker Seeks Toss Of Yacht Owner's $2M Suit

A London insurance broker urged a Florida federal court to toss a yacht owner's suit seeking $2 million in coverage over the sinking of its vessel off the coast of North Carolina, saying the court lacks personal jurisdiction because the broker has "woefully insufficient contacts" with the state.
January 16, 2026
Lenders Seek To Halt $68M Nigerian Debt Proceedings

The International Finance Corp. and Ninety One have asked a London court to block a Nigerian real estate company from pursuing proceedings in the west African country that say the lenders agreed to settle a roughly $68.6 million debt for less than half that amount.
January 16, 2026
Parliament Watchdog Targets Women's Pension Failings

The parliamentary watchdog said Friday it has "serious concerns" over delays by the Department for Work and Pensions in its efforts to learn from the women's state pensions scandal.
January 16, 2026
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

This past week in London saw the David Lloyd gym chain file an intellectual property claim against its founder, security company Primekings reignite a long-running dispute with the former owners of an acquired business, and a pair of Belizean developers sue a finance executive they say shut them out of a cruise port project.
January 16, 2026
Travelers Latest Insurer To Pen AI Agreement With Anthropic

American insurance giant Travelers has become the latest insurer to pen a partnership with artificial intelligence company Anthropic after announcing it had signed a deal that it said would grow its AI-powered engineering and analytics capabilities.
January 16, 2026
EU Pensions Watchdog To Tighten Single Market Integration

The European Union has launched its long-term strategy to strengthen and streamline the bloc's insurance and retirement sectors through to 2030, amid rising geopolitical, economic, environmental and technological turbulence.
January 16, 2026
UK Businesses See AI As Growing Legal Threat, Allianz Warns

More than half of U.K. businesses fear legal risks and damage to reputation from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, insurance giant Allianz has warned.
January 16, 2026
Insurance Brokers Plan Directory To Boost Cyber Protection

The British Insurance Brokers' Association has said it is working with the government to develop a directory of cyber insurance brokers in an effort to close the so-called protection gap at U.K. businesses.
January 15, 2026
Insurance Sector Unveils Plan To Boost Consumer Access

Two of Britain's leading insurance trade bodies on Thursday launched a plan to help retail customers find suitable cover in the wake of government efforts to improve financial inclusion in the U.K.
January 15, 2026
Axiom Ince Says SRA Negligently Failed To Spot £65M Fraud

Axiom Ince has accused the Solicitors Regulation Authority in a court claim of bungling a probe into the firm and missing a chance to prevent further losses stemming from its former chief executive's alleged misappropriation of £65 million ($87 million) of client money.

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Top Court Ruling In 'Whiplash' Test Case Could Hit Premiums

Personal injury claimants could get higher payouts from their motor insurance as a result of a test case ruling at Britain's highest court on Tuesday, although analysts warn that insurers could respond with higher premiums to cover the cost of bigger claims.
FCA Begins Crackdown On Poor-Value Insurance Products

The move by the Financial Conduct Authority to restrict sales of guaranteed asset protection insurance is a sign of a faster approach to market intervention, and could lead the regulator to scrutinize other underperforming products, consultants say.
Post-Election UK Pension Changes Could Be In The Fine Print

Regulatory lawyers are not expecting radical overhaul in pension policies if the government changes after this year's general election. But lawyers say that signals in the opposition Labour Party's policy language could hint at possible shifts in investment priorities for retirement savings.

Expert Analysis

10 Financial Regulatory Changes To Prepare For In 2026

A number of changes in the financial regulatory sphere are due this year, from targeted support to payment safeguarding and a new consumer composite investments regime, and firms should plan to address the policies and regulatory strategies relevant to them, say lawyers at Womble Bond.
FCA Enforcement Trends In 2025 And Expectations For 2026

The Financial Conduct Authority’s clear intention in 2025 to conduct fewer, faster investigations and reinforce transparency is likely to continue in 2026, with a dual-pronged approach of targeted enforcement and assertive supervision to fight crime, support growth and help consumers as its priorities, say lawyers at WilmerHale.
Judicial AI Guidance Update Shows Caution Still Prevails

The judiciary’s recently updated guidance on the use of artificial intelligence warns judges and tribunal members about misinformation and white text manipulation, providing a reminder that AI tools cannot replace direct engagement with evidence and reflecting a broader concern about their application when handling confidential material, say lawyers at Hogan Lovells.
How Russia Sanctions Trajectory Is Affecting UK Legal Sector

The proliferation of U.K. and European Union sanctions targeting Russia has led to a vast increase in legislative provisions, and lawyers advising affected businesses should expect a complex and evolving legal landscape for the foreseeable future, says Rob Dalling at Jenner & Block.
Navigating Legal Privilege Issues When Using AI

The recent explosion in artificial intelligence has led to prompts and AI outputs that may be susceptible to disclosure in proceedings, and it is important to apply familiar principles to assess whether legal privilege may apply to these interactions, say lawyers at HSF.
A Look At Factors Affecting Ombudsman Complaint Trends

Lawyers at Womble Bond provide an analysis of the Financial Ombudsman Service's complaint trends in 2025, highlighting the impact of changes within the FOS and external factors on the financial sector's redress system.
What To Know About FCA's Short Selling Regime Proposals

Although the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent proposals for changes to the U.K. short selling regime do not materially alter the rules, targeted reforms designed to reduce the administrative burden placed on position holders will be welcomed by market participants, say lawyers at McDermott.
EBA Proposals Signal Overhaul Of EU 3rd-Party Risk Rules

The European Banking Authority’s plans to extend third-party risk controls to non-ICT services, which may be finalized by the end of the year, will place a significant compliance and operational burden on in-scope entities, which should not be underestimated, say lawyers at Travers Smith.
FCA Proposals Reduce Consumer Duty Compliance Burden

The Financial Conduct Authority’s recent proposals to streamline the consumer duty regime represent a pragmatic response to industry concerns, with a move toward sector-specific supervision and potentially narrowing its scope for wholesale and cross-border business, say lawyers at Simmons & Simmons.
How New Companies House ID Rules Affect Businesses

Lawyers at Shepherd & Wedderburn discuss the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act’s new mandatory identity verification requirements for all company directors and persons with significant control, set to go live next week, which aim to curb fraud by improving the reliability of information held by Companies House.
What EU Securitization Proposals Signal For Risk Transfers

If implemented, recent amendments to the European Union securitization framework are expected to have an unambiguously positive effect on significant risk transfer markets, providing greater consistency and necessary flexibility, say lawyers at McDermott.
What To Know About EU's Reimposition Of Sanctions On Iran

Lawyers at Steptoe discuss the European Union’s recent reimposition of trade and financial sanctions against Iran, which will introduce legal and operational constraints that affect EU companies' commercial activities in the region.
FCA Crypto Proposals Herald Tougher Oversight For Firms

The Financial Conduct Authority’s recent proposals to extend regulation to crypto-asset activities will bring parity, but implementation of the operational resilience requirements and enhanced financial crime controls will present compliance challenges, says Michelle Kirschner at Gibson Dunn.
What To Know About Interim Licenses In Global FRAND Cases

Recent U.K. court decisions have shaped a framework for interim licenses in global standard-essential patent disputes, under which parties can benefit from operating on temporary terms while a court determines the final fair, reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms — but the future of this developing remedy is in doubt, say attorneys at Fish & Richardson.
EU-US Data Transfer Ruling Offers Reassurance To Cos.

The European Union General Court’s recent upholding of the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework in Latombe v. European Commission, although subject to appeal, provides companies with legal certainty for the first time by allowing the transfer of European Economic Area personal data without relying on alternative mechanisms, say lawyers at Wilson Sonsini.