TSB fined £48.7m over 2018 IT meltdown that left customers unable to access services FCA said bank 'failed to plan for the IT migration properly' - TSB apologises again Insider UK · Dec 20, 2022
TSB Bank fined nearly £50m after botched computer upgrade in 2018 The bank was attempting to switch over to a new IT system but the transfer went wrong. Regulators said there were "widespread" issues in how it handled customer data. Wales Online · Dec 20, 2022
TSB fined £48m over IT migration meltdown; UK house prices ‘could fall 5%’ in 2023 soft landing – as it happened Nationwide says a ‘relatively soft landing’ in housing market is possible, while TSB is penalised for operational failings over botched move to new IT platform in 2018 The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022
Bank of England fines MS Amlin Underwriting almost £10 million for risk management failings Watchdog says size of fine reflects length of time taken at the firm to address its concerns Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2022
Lloyd’s boss: Liz Truss watchdog merger ‘would be distraction’ Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown also complained businesses were being hampered by delays to the process of approving new company directors. Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022
Cost of living crisis: why plans to reform the Bank of England won't help it stop spiralling inflation The UK cost of living crisis has been building since early 2021. At 10.1%, the current rate of consumer price inflation is the highest in 40 years and the Bank of England believes it could pass 13% in October. The Conversation · Sep 7, 2022
Liz Truss derided for ‘dangerous’ reported plan to merge UK financial regulators Ex-business secretary Vince Cable says potential integration of FCA, PRA and PSR, formed after financial crisis, poses systemic risks The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2022
WRU and Welsh regional issues suck the life out of fans just weeks before season Weeks out from the start of the season, uncertainty continues in Welsh rugby Wales Online · Aug 9, 2022
BoE asks financial firms for £24m more to keep track of risks from crypto assets Levy increase needed to hire 100 extra staff in response to ‘new policy responsibilities’, says regulator body The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022
London Metal Exchange faces FCA and Bank of England investigation over nickel market shutdown The LME suspended nickel trading on the morning of March 8 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine resulted in ‘disorderly’ price moves Evening Standard · Apr 4, 2022