Can de-regulation finally spark hopes for UK competitiveness?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ regulation cuts could be the long-overdue boost financial services need – or it could be another damp squib, writes Neil Robson
Rachel Reeves
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Nikhil Rathi reappointed as FCA chief executive
Rathi took up the role in October 2020
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Five key takeaways from the Spring Statement
Downgraded economic forecasts, increased defence spending and cuts to welfare were a few of the developments announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves
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Spring Statement 2025: ISA reform prospects welcomed as ‘a real opportunity’
Government committing to look at options for reform
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Spring Statement 2025: UK economic growth forecasts halve to 1%
OBR cuts GDP expectations amid elevated global uncertainty
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Spring Statement 2025: Chancellor announces extra £2.2bn in defence spending
As part of plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP from April 2027
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‘Road ahead is anything but smooth’ as UK inflation dips
ONS figures show inflation fell to 2.8% in 12 months to February
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Spring Statement 2025: What to expect from the chancellor’s speech
Rachel Reeves could be forced to make some ‘unpopular decisions’
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Reeves launches procurement process for digital gilts
The chancellor met with fintech CEOs at No. 11 to ‘help inform HMT’s commercial strategy’ with issuing tokenised gilts
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FTSE 350 surpasses gender target with women in 43% of board positions
Yet the UK’s 50 largest private companies need ‘a step up in their commitments’ as nine have no women on their boards at all
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Can Labour’s growth plans revive VCT funding?
Economic upheaval has tested VCTs’ resilience, but the Chancellor’s growth plans could make them central to revitalising the UK economy
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Pisces receives investment community support, but raises liquidity questions
Industry commentators weigh in on how the market will fit with current investing environment