FCA sets out steps to support small businesses' access to finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could access finance more easily after the FCA sets out practical steps to help.
Policy & regulation
Exchange of letters between the Governor and the Chancellor regarding CPI Inflation - September 2026
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FCA and partners continues crackdown on illegal crypto trading
The FCA and partners have taken further action against illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading in London.
SEC Issues “Innovation Exemption” to Facilitate the Trading of Tokenized NMS Stock and Request for Comment
The SEC abruptly delayed the release of its long-previewed "innovation exemption" this week after closed-door meetings in which Nasdaq, NYSE, and Cboe leadership pushed back hard on the proposed framework. The exemption…
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises
Central bank announces surprise plan to sell billions of pounds in government bonds back to the Treasury
FCA opens investigation into Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd
We are investigating potential offences by Euro Exchange Securities UK Ltd (EES).
Better outcomes begin when payment firms understand customers’ needs
During our review of consumer vulnerability, we saw how relatively simple changes can make a real difference. One payments provider serving small business customers found that some customers were struggling to set up an…
Bank rate maintained at 3.75% - September 2026 Monetary Policy Summary and Minutes
At its meeting ending on 16 September 2026, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 6–3 to maintain Bank Rate at 3.75%. Three members voted to increase Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4%.
Next forecasts bigger profits after hot weather lifts sales
Next has thanked warmer weather for an “unexpected” boost in sales, leading the clothing retailer to raise its profit forecasts for the fourth time this year.
‘I feel invisible’: over-50s reveal harsh realities of trying to get a job
Readers describe feelings of rejection after submitting hundreds of applications but getting a handful of interviews
Peers call for UK to enact tobacco-style ban on gambling advertising
The UK should introduce a ban on almost all gambling advertising to protect public health, a cross-party group of peers has urged, prompting fury from the lobby group for bookmakers and casinos.
BOJ preview September: 25 bps hike expected with hawkish outlook
It's going to be a busy week ahead, with plenty of important events to watch. Monday will bring inflation data from Canada and Tuesday will see the release of the U.K. claimant count change, average earnings index 3m/y,…
OpenAI reveals cases of ‘concerning’ AI behaviour as it announces new disclosure system
Model adopting ‘jailbreak-like instructions’ among cases as firm says it is introducing new way of tracking AI misalignment
Interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices
Policymakers at the Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates unchanged despite price rises accelerating due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Trump calls for interest rates of 1% after Fed’s first hike since July 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday — a move that puts new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh squarely at odds with President Donald Trump’s demands for lower borrowing costs.
‘Made in Europe’ law threatens UK plans for reset with EU
The UK government’s EU reset summit will be delayed again unless the bloc agrees to discuss legislation that could lock British business out of parts of EU industry, government sources have said.
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the September 15-16 FOMC meeting
As the US Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting gets underway, investors are closely watching not just the interest-rate decision but also what policymakers signal about the path of rates ahead. A key part of that gu…
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 12 â 0 vote:
Watch: How will higher interest rates impact US consumers?
Americans don’t need a press release to know that inflation is rising. Gasoline is above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the release of key price data …
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
US interest rates have been raised for the first time in more than three years and could be increased further in a bid to slow rising prices.
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023
The US Federal Reserve voted to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time since 2023 as the central bank continues to fight to tamp down inflation.
Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands
Today's inflation figures underscore that the economy is the biggest challenge facing Andy Burnham.
SEC Proposes Rescission of Shareholder Proposal Rule and Reforms to Proxy Solicitation Process
Welcome to the McGuireWoods Quarterly Securities & Capital Markets Update, a review of important securities law developments from the previous quarter that alerts readers to significant considerations for the upcoming r…
Chancellor announces Bank of England appointments
David Craig and Paul Nowak are appointed to four-year terms until 31 August 2030. Hanneke Smits will begin her four-year term on 1 January 2027, until 31 December 2030. David Craig and Paul Nowak take up the positions v…