financial services

The FCA’s proposed overhaul of the remuneration rules is relevant not only to regulated firms, but also to private capital investors buying, financing or selling them.

CP26/27 would replace the separate MIFIDPRU, AIFM and UCITS remuneration codes with a single regime. It would also remove much of the prescription around deferral, malus and clawback, guaranteed

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and international financial services regulation.

Key Developments in May 2026:

United Kingdom

General Financial Services – Cross Sector

27 May – Financial Promotions: The FCA has published a press release announcing the findings of its review of firms approving

A new extended timetable is now in play for the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (“EFRAG”) following a letter sent by the EU Commissioner Albuquerque on 1 July 2025. EFRAG is tasked with the responsibility to streamline the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”) which form the core requirements of the Corporate