Financial services
Financial services news from UK Parliament.
MPs launch inquiry on impact of Bank of England’s quantitative tightening
MPs launch inquiry on impact of Bank of England’s quantitative tightening
02 February 2023
Treasury Committee publishes correspondence on proposed regulatory ‘call in’ power
The Treasury Committee today publishes correspondence confirming the Government will not proceed with the proposed ‘call-in’ power in the Financial Services and Markets Bill.
24 November 2022
Treasury Sub-Committee to investigate proposals for mandatory scam reimbursement
The Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations today publishes correspondence on new proposals for banks to be required to reimburse scam victims.
24 November 2022
Bank of England Governor questioned by MPs on interest rate policy
Bank of England Governor questioned by MPs on interest rate policy
14 November 2022
Lords debates financial markets
Members debate the importance of stability and its impact on pensions, mortgages, and the rental market. Catch up
04 November 2022
MPs examine state of the mortgage market
Committee to hold a session with experts exploring the current state of the mortgage market
01 November 2022
Chancellor responds to Treasury Committee on independent economic forecast for emergency budget
The Treasury Committee publishes the response
22 September 2022
Treasury Committee publishes Government and regulator responses to ‘Future of Financial Services Regulation’ report
Committee publishes responses from the Government, Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to its report on the Future of Financial Services Regulation
07 September 2022
Treasury Committee writes to Chancellor and OBR on potential emergency budget
The Chair of the Treasury Committee has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR)
23 August 2022
Lords debates risks of private equity practices
Members discuss risks created by the practices of private equity. Catch up
20 July 2022
Treasury Sub-Committee examines ‘Strong and Simple’ changes to bank capital requirements
The Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services Regulations examines proposals to simplify the prudential requirements for smaller banks and building societies
19 July 2022
Treasury Committee launches inquiry into crypto-assets
Committee launches inquiry into Crypto-assets
13 July 2022
Lords concludes examination UK Infrastructure Bank Bill
Bill reaches final stage in the Lords. Catch up
12 July 2022
MPs to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: Access to Cash in Scotland: Second Report
MPs to hold a debate on Select Committee Statement: Access to Cash in Scotland: Second Report
05 July 2022
Treasury Sub-Committee investigates ‘Strong and Simple’ Framework proposals
Ahead of an upcoming evidence session, the Sub-Committee requests written evidence on the proposals
24 June 2022