Sunak missed the mark on AI. Now it’s up to Starmer to do better Tech While most companies do not want cumbersome rules, they do want clarity on the regulatory front, which is essential to provide businesses and consumers with certainty.
Investment research budgets are finally on the rise again Investment Investment research budgets have started to rise for the first time in six years, after European regulations hampered the growth of the industry.
Let’s be honest, all regulation – even hedgehog holes – costs public money matthew lesh All the parties have pledged additional regulations, but the costs of these largely go unchecked, writes Matthew Lesh.
Labour and Conservatives promise new banking rules won’t dent small business lending June 19, 2024 Labour's comments more or less matched a Conservative commitment, contained in the manifesto, to "ensure that Basel III capital requirements do not inhibit lending to SMEs".
How poor regulation is holding back the UK economy June 5, 2024 Regulation is a pressing concern, both for businesses and consumers. Getting it right could help unleash growth and deliver better outcomes for consumers.
UK ‘risks being left behind’ as red tape choked tech start-ups, new report warns May 23, 2024 The UK “risks being left behind” as red tape is choking the potential of UK tech start ups, a new report has warned.
UK Finance CEO: FCA’s name and shame plans will harm UK competitiveness April 30, 2024 Improving transparency is well and good, but the FCA's name and shame plans will damage innocent firms, writes UK Finance CEO David Postings.
FATF & Furious – Preparing for Travel Rule Implementation April 29, 2024 After the recent Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meetings in Vienna and Paris, the crypto and digital asset industry has continued their furious preparation for travel rule compliance. The rule finds its origins in a 1996 rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) which required all financial institutions to pass on certain information to the next financial institution when there was a transmission of funds involving more than one financial institution.
Andrew Tyrie: How greater competition could spur productivity growth April 25, 2024 "The UK government does not have a framework in place for monitoring levels of competition in the economy that’s fit for purpose," Lord Tyrie said. "It badly needs one".
Regulatory burden on business up by £6bn a year under Conservatives April 23, 2024 The regulatory burden placed on businesses has risen by £6bn a year under the Conservative government, a new report has found.