ECB President Lagarde to step down on 7 February 2027
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde today informed the Governing Council and the President of the European Council António Costa that…
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Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
The Federal Open Market Committee approved the following statement for release by a 10 – 2 vote:
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Bank of England: Remit for the Monetary Policy Committee – October 2026
Letter from the Chancellor to the Governor
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FCA: Bullseye Financial Ltd enters administration
On 23 October 2026, Bullseye Financial Ltd (Bullseye Financial) entered administration. Robert Young of Azets Holdings Limited and Matthew Haw of RSM…
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ESMA sets out 2026 European Common Enforcement Priorities
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European financial markets regulator and supervisor, has outlined the European Common…
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ESMA analysis shows continued growth in cross-border investment services
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has completed its annual analysis of the…
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ECB: October 2026 euro area bank lending survey
Further tightening of credit standards for loans to firms and consumer credit, owing to higher risks
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FCA: Chandler King (City) Limited enters creditors’ voluntary liquidation
On 17 September 2026, Chandler King (City) Limited (Chandler King) went into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Grace Jones and Karyn Jones of Parker…
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FCA: Defence SMEs need banking services that work
The UK's most innovative businesses often start small.Before they can develop new technologies, win contracts or expand into new markets, they need…
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ECB: Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises: lending conditions tightened
Firms reported a further net tightening of bank loan interest rates and other loan conditions related to price and non-price factors.
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