Opinion

Cyber Threats After Iran Conflict: Comment and Analysis

There’s no denying that regimes in Iran can carry out various cyber attacks against the USA, EU nations and others as the conflict continues, or morphs into an uneasy truce. Here’s some analysis;  Matt Hull – […]

News

Spring Statement 2026: Industry Comment and Analysis

Quick round up comments that IE has received via email; Regulatory agility in life sciences must complement international trade commitments  Phil Pugh, Partner in the corporate team at UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson […]

Insurance Regulation

Comment on FCA Enforcement Guide From Norton Rose Fulbright

Here are some insights and comment on the FCA’s new Enforcement Guide from Katie Stephen, partner and London Co-Head of the Contentious Financial Services Group at Norton Rose Fulbright: “Many will see the ‘name and shame’ reversal in […]

Insurance Regulation

Commentary on FCA Plans to Look at Pure Protection Distribution

Pure protection products are designed to help individuals, and/or their dependents, with existing financial commitments or lifestyle adaptations if the policyholder dies or becomes incapacitated, injured or infirm. They include term assurance, critical illness cover, […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Calls For Feedback on Investigations Process For Regulated Firms

Latest from the FCA, who are inviting views on the transparency aspects of investigations, and the damage it may cause to consumer confidence whilst such a process is underway; The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has […]

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More Reaction to Reeves’ Mansion House Speech

Commenting following the UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves’  Mansion House Speech in the City of London last night, Debbie Webb, Pensions Board Chair, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, said: “The IFoA is supportive of the Chancellor’s efforts […]

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MPC Holds Steady on Interest Rates: Comment & Analysis

Some comment and analysis on today’s UK interest rate announcement from the MPC; IEA Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: “The Bank of England’s Monetary […]