🕴️ Who Is Sir Humphrey?

Exposing the Invisible Hand That Keeps the Status Quo in Place “Minister, the ship of state is the only ship that leaks from the top.”—Sir Humphrey Appleby, Yes Minister In the battle for financial reform, it’s not always the elected officials who block change—it’s the quiet, well-dressed figures in the background. The ones who never … Continue reading 🕴️ Who Is Sir Humphrey? →

The Blame Game: How UK Regulators Are Failing Victims of Pension Fraud

When Responsibility Becomes a Hot Potato Victims of pension fraud—often robbed of their life savings and left emotionally scarred—expect at the very least one thing from the authorities: accountability. Instead, what they get is a game of regulatory pass-the-parcel. As exposed through recent correspondence shared by campaigners, victims who report fraud find themselves bounced between … Continue reading The Blame Game: How UK Regulators Are Failing Victims of Pension Fraud →

Cutting the Red Tape or Cutting Consumer Protection?

The Chancellor’s Mansion House speech was a love letter to the City of London – wrapped in reform rhetoric but smelling distinctly of deregulation. Rachel Reeves wants us to believe her package of reforms will drive growth and unleash the financial services sector like never before. But let’s look past the polished prose, shall we? … Continue reading Cutting the Red Tape or Cutting Consumer Protection? →

Labour’s Plans for Financial Services Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview

Authors: Chris Chapman, Lauren Howells: Labour's Plans for Financial Services Regulation: What We Know | Insights | Mayer Brown Introduction Labour has achieved a landslide victory in the recent general election, securing 412 seats. This article explores Labour's plans for financial services regulation, drawing from their manifesto and other publications to provide insights into their … Continue reading Labour’s Plans for Financial Services Regulation: A Comprehensive Overview →