All financial institutions are facing heightened regulatory pressures. Aggressive lending and sales, weak controls, and evolving compliance and conduct expectations have resulted in increasing frequency and severity of regulatory actions. To help in understanding these pressures, A&M Europe is providing a quarterly update of the recent changes to the U.K. regulatory landscape, and those expected in the next period.
In this edition, we cover recent updates and notable upcoming activity in the following areas:
If you have any questions regarding any of the content covered, please contact one of the authors or a member of our Financial Industry Advisory Services or Disputes and Investigations teams.
Settlement Speed Alone Does Not Enable Autonomous Execution
July 7, 2026
Most agentic commerce narratives fixate on AI, but that misses the real shift. It’s not that software can decide; it’s that it can move money autonomously, without waiting for human approval at every step.
From CX to AX: Experience in the Age of Agents
July 6, 2026
Modern-day banking is a story of interfaces. But with the rise of agentic AI, the question becomes, "Who are you targeting when your human customer owns the account, but their agent is making 80% of their routine financial decisions?"
KSA Banks Maintain Resilience as Deposits Grow 3.9% in Q1 2026
July 1, 2026
The latest edition of the Saudi Arabian Banking Pulse analyzes the Q1 performance of the Kingdom's ten largest listed banks. The quarter underscored the resilience of the banking sector, supported by healthy loan growth, stable margins, and easing credit costs.
UAE Banks Deliver Strong Q1 2026 Performance as Lending Growth Reaches 5.8%
July 1, 2026
The latest edition of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Banking Pulse analyzes the Q1 performance of the country’s ten largest listed banks. The quarter was marked by strong balance sheet growth, improved asset quality, and resilient profitability
