financial regulation

Redesigned Stability and Growth Pact vital to European prosperity

The financial rules that apply to EU member states are grossly outdated. If European governments are to benefit from today’s low interest rates, the Stability and Growth Pact must be reformed immediately

20 Jun 2019

UBS fined €32.2m by UK regulator for reporting failures

UBS has been handed a €32.2m penalty by the Financial Conduct Authority, the largest fine the UK regulator has issued to a bank for misreporting transactions

20 Mar 2019

24option profits from forex pivot amid new ESMA regulations

New ESMA regulations have had a deep impact across Europe, and especially in Cyprus, where trading is particularly popular. But those that are well prepared for changes are already positioned to capture new opportunities

6 Sep 2018

PwC receives record fine for misconduct after RSM Tenon audit

A UK regulator has taken action against PwC for the fourth time, handing the accountancy firm a record $6.6m fine

16 Aug 2017

Awards Supplement 2019

The European CEO awards 2019 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.