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The Rules of the Game Are Being Rewritten — and the Referees Are Looking the Other Way

By the Academy of Life Planning As 2025 draws to a close, the Bank of England has sent a mixed message:⚠️ Financial stability risks are rising, yet 🪓 capital requirements for banks are being cut. It’s a move that captures the paradox of modern finance — one hand tightening supervision of shadow banks like Goldman … Continue reading The Rules of the Game Are Being Rewritten — and the Referees Are Looking the Other Way →

Why Loosening Bank Capital Rules Is a Risk — Not a Solution (An AoLP / Get SAFE Perspective)

In recent weeks, Bank of England (BoE) and its regulatory arm Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have signalled a push to relax capital requirements for UK banks. The official narrative promises “revived lending capacity” — more mortgages, more credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and renewed economic growth. On the surface, this may sound like … Continue reading Why Loosening Bank Capital Rules Is a Risk — Not a Solution (An AoLP / Get SAFE Perspective) →