Episode 108 – UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2026

About this episode

The episode discusses key trends for financial services firms in the UK for 2026, including the Leeds Reforms and ESG landscape.

In this episode of Connected with Latham, complementing Latham's " 10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2026" report, London partners Rob Moulton and Nicola Higgs and counsel Becky Critchley discuss the key trends for financial services firms in 2026. Amongst other topics, they discuss the Leeds Reforms, the ESG landscape, and enforcement trends. This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication…

People in this episode

Guests: Rob Moulton, Nicola Higgs, Becky Critchley

Topics covered

• UK financial regulation
• financial services trends
• ESG landscape
• enforcement trends
• Leeds Reforms

Keywords

• UK FinReg
• financial services
• 2026
• ESG
• enforcement trends
• Leeds Reforms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Latham & Watkins, Latham & Watkins LLP

Places: UK, Leeds

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