Andrew Bailey tells EU: UK will not be a 'rule-taker'

Equivalence debate

David Brenchley
clock • 2 min read

Andrew Bailey has accused the European Union of holding the UK to standards it would "not agree to be held to itself" and said the UK would not be a post-Brexit "rule-taker".

The EU has yet to grant "equivalence" status to the UK, instead demanding UK banks continue to comply with standards set in Brussels. The bloc has said it wanted to wait and see how far the UK's new rules diverged from its own before agreeing to recognise them. But the Bank of England governor noted in his Mansion House speech on Wednesday (10 February) that this was in contrast to all other countries the bloc has agreed trade deals with. Brexit: How are advisers preparing clients? "The EU has argued it must better understand how the UK intends to amend or alter the rules going forw...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

FCA calls on insurers to demonstrate fair value

FCA calls on insurers to demonstrate fair value

Firms and senior managers to be held accountable for failings

Jaskeet Briah
clock 22 August 2024 • 2 min read
How to keep up: How regulatory risk shows up in today's businesses

How to keep up: How regulatory risk shows up in today's businesses

Second in series of three articles looking at investment regulation

Gareth Johnson
clock 21 August 2024 • 4 min read
Commissioner flags 'inconsistent' FCA restrictions process

Commissioner flags 'inconsistent' FCA restrictions process

FCA must set out a clear VREQ policy, FRCC urges

Jen Frost
clock 20 August 2024 • 3 min read