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EUDI Wallet Explained: What It Means for KYC and Onboarding by 2027
Banks and payment institutions must accept the EU Digital Identity Wallet for customer identification by December 2027. Here's what changes for KYC and onboarding.
Charities SORP 2026: What's Changing for Charity Finance Teams
The Charities SORP 2026 edition brings new lease accounting, income recognition rules and reporting tiers, effective for periods from 1 January 2026. Here's what's changing.
Consumer Credit Act Reform: What's Changing and When
The 1974 Consumer Credit Act is being modernised into the FCA rulebook in two phases. Here's what's changing, why, and what lenders need to prepare for.
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Economic Crime Levy Explained: Who Pays and What Changed in April 2026
The Economic Crime Levy catches most AML-regulated accountancy practices — and the amount payable by the largest firms doubled in April 2026. Here's what's owed and when.
Consumer Composite Investments (CCI): The FCA's Replacement for PRIIPs
The FCA's new CCI regime replaces the PRIIPs KID and UCITS KIID by June 2027. Here's what's changing in UK retail investment disclosure, and when.
DB Pension Surplus Release: What the Pension Schemes Act 2026 Changes
New statutory rules make it easier for well-funded DB pension schemes to release surplus to employers. Here's what the Pension Schemes Act 2026 actually allows.
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T+1 Settlement in Europe: What's Changing by October 2027
ESMA has recommended 11 October 2027 for Europe's move from T+2 to T+1 settlement. Here's what's changing operationally and who needs to prepare.
PSC Register Explained: Who Counts and What Accountants Must File
The PSC register isn't just a filing formality. Here's who counts as a Person with Significant Control, what must be filed, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
CSDDD Explained: EU Supply Chain Due Diligence After the Omnibus Rewrite
CSDDD's scope, timeline and liability rules were all reshaped by the EU's Omnibus process. Here's what the directive actually requires now, and when.
PSD3 and Open Banking: What Finance Teams Need to Know
PSD3 and the Payment Services Regulation will reshape open banking, fraud liability and payment licensing across the EU. Here's what's changing and when.
NIS2 Directive Explained: Cyber Security Compliance for Finance Teams
NIS2 broadens EU cyber security law well beyond financial services. Here's what finance and compliance professionals need to know about scope, obligations and penalties.
The Register of Overseas Entities: Why the Annual Update Statement Keeps Catching People Out
Registering an overseas entity that owns UK property was only step one. The recurring annual update statement is where compliance most often slips — here's what accountants need to track.
UK Audit Reform: Why ARGA Was Shelved and What Actually Applies Now
The UK government has abandoned the legislation to create ARGA, the planned successor to the FRC. Here's what actually happened, and what governance and audit professionals should update.