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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 23, 2026
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

This past week in London saw Travelers Insurance hit with a claim from a property buyer over a payout tied to collapsed law firm Axiom Ince, Swedish music group Pophouse Entertainment clash with the production company that helped it create the ABBA Voyage experience, and biotech company Vertex Pharmaceuticals sue rival entity ToolGen for patent infringement.
January 23, 2026
Systemic Issues Drive UK Gender Pension Gap, Study Says

Policymakers should assess what barriers affect long-term planning for retirement saving for women, rather than assuming that they lack confidence, when explaining the gender pension gap, a report published Friday says.
January 23, 2026
FCA Proposes More Standards For Crypto-Asset Regulation

The Financial Conduct Authority proposed Friday further rules on how crypto-asset companies should treat consumers under the new regulatory regime for digital assets due for implementation later this year.
January 23, 2026
FRC Issues New Guidance After Virgin Media Pension Ruling

Britain's audit regulator released new guidance on Friday that clarifies how pension programs should comply with the findings of a landmark court judgment.
January 23, 2026
Cost Of Tax Breaks On Pensions Contributions Nears £60B

The cost to the state of providing tax breaks on pensions savings is set to rise to close to £60 billion ($81.2 billion) next year, according to official figures.
January 23, 2026
Gowling, Sackers Steer Japanese Bank's £24M Pension Deal

A pension plan sponsored by one of Japan's largest financial institutions has offloaded £24 million ($32 million) of its retirement program liabilities to Just Group, in a deal steered by Gowling WLG and Sackers, advisers to the transaction have said.
January 23, 2026
Norton Rose Steers £213M Oxford Instruments Pension Buy-In

Royal London has concluded a £213 million ($288 million) full scheme buy-in to secure the retirement benefits for the pension plan of U.K. members of technology toolmaker Oxford Instruments PLC.
January 22, 2026
Health Insurers Report Record £4B In Medical Claims For 2024

Health insurers oversaw a record £4 billion ($5.38 billion) in individual and workplace private medical claims in 2024 — up 13% from £3.57 billion in 2023, the Association of British Insurers said.
January 22, 2026
Industry Calls For EU Rethink On Litigation Funders

A group of major trade bodies has urged the European Commission to reconsider its decision not to regulate third-party litigation funders and called for a deeper review of the sector.
January 22, 2026
Gov't Warned About Using Pensions To Fix UK Housing Crisis

The government should be cautious about any plan to fix Britain's growing housing crisis by allowing workers to tap into their pensions savings early, a retirement savings provider said Thursday.
January 22, 2026
M&G Posts 65% Growth In Pension Deal Business For 2025

Savings and investment group M&G has said it penned £1.5 billion ($2 billion) in pension deals in 2025, almost 65% more than the amount it disclosed the year before.
January 22, 2026
Pensions Regulator Seeks Trustee Input On Value Rules

The U.K. retirement savings watchdog called on Thursday for greater industry feedback on sweeping value-for-money regulations for workplace benefit plans.
January 22, 2026
Ropes & Gray, Vinge Guide EQT's $3.7B Coller Capital Deal

Swedish private equity company EQT said Thursday that it will buy the U.K. secondaries firm Coller Capital for up to $3.7 billion in a bid to take advantage of the growing market for continuation vehicles as the PE sector continues to struggle to offload assets.
January 22, 2026
Beazley Rejects £7.7B Zurich Offer, Says 'Undervalues' Biz

Beazley, an insurer with a listing in London, said Thursday that it has batted away the latest proposed takeover offer from Zurich Insurance Group of £7.7 billion ($10.4 billion), claiming it undervalues the company.
January 21, 2026
Lessor Reaches Settlement With Insurer Over Stranded Planes

An aircraft lessor has reached a settlement with an insurance company that it had claimed should partly cover for an alleged $129 million loss from planes stranded in Russia after the country's invasion of Ukraine.
January 21, 2026
BoE Plans More Bank Reporting Cuts, Limiting Climate Focus

The Bank of England's regulatory arm hit back Wednesday against concerns raised by members of Parliament that the watchdog is failing to promote U.K. growth enough, adding it has limited climate risk focus and plans new reporting cuts.
January 21, 2026
Global Broker Ardonagh Launches Pan-European MGA

A subsidiary of British insurance giant Ardonagh Group has launched its own pan-European managing general agent, Orvia Underwriting Ltd.
January 21, 2026
London Brokers Call For Light Touch On Consumer Rules

The Financial Conduct Authority should strip back consumer protection rules for parts of the insurance market that primarily serve large commercial businesses, a trade body said Wednesday.
January 21, 2026
Optio Group Takes Full Ownership Of Italian Intermediary

Managing general agent Optio has confirmed its full acquisition of Italian MGA Heca, in the latest deal announced in a busy specialized insurance market.
January 21, 2026
DWP Boss Defends Delays Over Women's Pension Fixes

The government was forced to pause a plan to fix errors that led to a generation of women being underpaid their state pension because of a U-turn on whether to pay compensation to those affected, a top Whitehall official said Wednesday.
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.

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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.