The Financial Conduct Authority launched Wednesday a review of the extent to which the annual percentage rate helps consumers understand borrowing costs, with proposals to change how these are communicated in loan ads.  
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FCA Eyes Overhaul Of APR Presentation In Loan Ads

By Alex Davidson

The Financial Conduct Authority launched Wednesday a review of the extent to which the annual percentage rate helps consumers understand borrowing costs, with proposals to change how these are communicated in loan ads.  

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Budget Tax Raid Fears Spurred Pension Withdrawals

By Martin Croucher

Fears over a tax raid on pensions have led to a surge in Britons cashing out of their long-term savings in the run-up to Budget announcements, a consultancy found Tuesday.

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UK's Over-85 Population To Double Amid State Pension Fears

By Tom Fish

Britain is becoming an increasingly elderly society, with major implications for pensions, the economy and public services, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.

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POLICY & REGULATION

4 In 5 Adults Unaware Of Pensions Dashboards, KPMG Says

By Joel Poultney

Four in five adults in Britain are not aware of the long-awaited pensions dashboards project designed to connect savers with lost savings pots, according to a KPMG survey, with knowledge of the forthcoming portals lowest among those closest to retirement.

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Europol Says AI, Crypto Are Fueling Elusive Cybercrime

By Christopher Crosby

European authorities warned Tuesday that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and difficult to detect as they leverage artificial intelligence tools, encrypted messaging platforms and the dark web to evade law enforcement. 

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Brief

People's Partnership Is First Master Trust To Join PMI Program

By Dawood Fakhir

People's Partnership has become the first British master trust provider to join the Pensions Management Institute's Development Partnership program, which aims to raise professional standards across the pensions industry.

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DEALS

Barclays Launches £500M Buyback After 'Solid' Results

By Tom Fish

Barclays unveiled a £500 million ($674 million) share buyback on Tuesday as the lender reported a steady rise in profit and income in the first three months of 2026.

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN TODAY'S NEWS

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European Union

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Financial Conduct Authority

National Health Service

UK Pensions Regulator