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Financial services horizon report 2026
In this report we round up the main legislative, regulatory and supervisory developments anticipated in 2026 in both the UK and the EU, to help you plan for the opportunities and the challenges these may bring.
Introduction
Overview of the year ahead
Across the UK and EU consistent themes continue to centre around policy objectives of competitiveness, growth and innovation which we explore in detail throughout the various sections of our report. In this overview, we consider overarching policy initiatives shaping the regulatory agenda.
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Catch up on the insightful webinars run by our regional financial services regulatory team in both London and Europe. In these webinars, our teams consider anticipated developments in banking, securities, financial marks, digital assets and payment sectors, and AML.
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Please note that this report does not seek to cover all regulatory developments planned for 2026 and speaks to matters known as of 31 December 2025. It does not consider changes planned for the insurance or pensions sectors.
Dive into the report
Our report provides updates in key areas, including sustainability and ESG, prudential regulation, markets, payments and fintech. Each section is available for you to explore below or you can download the full report in PDF format above.
