UK and Hungary governments launched windfall taxes

The governments of the UK and Hungary launched windfall taxes to tackle the rises in living costs because of soaring energy prices.

In the UK, chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a 25 per cent energy profit levy, which increased taxes Read more

Deadline for operational resilience imminent

The deadline for operational resilience measures mandated by the UK financial regulator the FCA is imminent.

From the end of March financial services firms must demonstrate they have a grip on operational risk in core services. The rules are Read more

US considering digital bill of rights

The US government may create a digital bill of rights to protect people against artificial intelligence technologies.

The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy is looking at how biometric technologies – such as facial recognition impact people. Read more

Surveillance regulations could block products

Online platforms could see European Union (EU) surveillance regulations block products for sale when they come into force this month.

While those who manufacture import and deliver products still carry the responsibility for making their products safe, online platforms Read more

Solvency II consultation opportunity to improve risk management, says IRM

A wide-ranging review of how financial services firms are regulated could be an opportunity to improve risk management, IRM has said in its response to consultation on the issue.

“This review represents an opportunity to improve the maturity of Read more

FCA keeps an eye on disappearing cash

With access to free cash disappearing from some highstreets, the UK regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued fresh guidance to banks and financial institutions on the provision of ready money.

The regulator has told banks and building Read more

Banks must do better on ICT risk says ECB

Banks must do better on their management of critical ICT risks, according to a comprehensive survey by the European Central Bank. The results are likely to be replicated in other organisations as many sectors spend considerably less money Read more

Regulator advises better reporting on Covid-19

Companies need to clearly state the assumptions over issues such as whether the business is a going concern due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

While most companies had provided Read more