Welcome to the July 2026 edition of the LMA Regulatory Insights Newsletter and EU & UK Regulatory Scanner.
LMA EU & UK Regulatory Scanner
Access to our monthly scanner of regulatory developments affecting the loan markets (members only).
If you have any questions or would like further information about our work, please contact Jesse Beardsworth or Evelien Alblas.
Advocacy and Engagement
- On 22 June, we published our response to the FCA AI Input Zone.
- We are preparing our response to the EU consultation on review of the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (due 31 August) — if you would like to get involved, contact Aman Luther.
Education and Collaboration
Upcoming:
- On 20 July, we will host a Member Briefing Call on the European Commission’s forthcoming report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector — click here to register.
- On 21 July, we will host a dinner roundtable with the Bank of England, focusing on private credit and non-bank financial intermediation.
- On 24 September, we will host the next Member Briefing Call on Public Policy & Regulatory Developments — to ensure you receive the invitation, please update your mailing preferences to include Regulatory Updates & Advocacy.
Recent:
- On 15 July, we hosted a roundtable on Ireland’s regulatory and market approach to Article 21c of CRD VI. Stay tuned for the key takeaways.
- On 15 July, we updated our Article 21c Tracker for CRD VI with the latest on Member State transposition — see here (under Featured Resources).
- On 18 June, we held a Member Briefing Call covering: a presentation from the Financial Stability Board on private credit, Article 21c of CRD VI, and Market Integration and Supervision Package.
- On 8 June, we co-hosted a networking lunch in Luxembourg with Elvinger Hoss Prussen.
- On 11 May, we published Article 21c of CRD VI: Practical guidance on cross-border corporate lending into the EU — see here
Note to Members
As we head into the summer break and temperatures begin to rise again, this will be the final edition of the Regulatory Insights before our August pause.
With the 11 July 2026 grandfathering cut-off date for Article 21c of CRD VI now behind us, members may also wish to revisit the LMA’s practical guidance and related resources on cross-border corporate lending, which remain available on our website here.
June was another busy month for the LMA’s regulatory team. We met with a range of stakeholders in Brussels, Rome and Luxembourg to discuss our key priorities. The EU securitisation file continues to gather pace, with the new Irish Presidency signalling its ambition to move quickly. We expect the coming months to be particularly “trilogue-heavy”, including on both securitisation and the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
We are also looking ahead to the European Commission’s report on the competitiveness of the EU banking sector, expected on 17 July. We will host a Member Briefing Call on 20 July to discuss the key takeaways and implications.
Finally, it was a pleasure to see so many of our members at our European Conference in Milan last month. Among the many excellent discussions, the panel on non-bank financial institutions, private credit and defence lending stood out as a particular highlight. We look forward to continuing those conversations at our upcoming dinner roundtable with the Bank of England.
Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to reconnecting in September!
Share Your Thoughts
Here is a list of open consultations LMA is tracking and considering whether to respond to. To share your view or would like to be involved, please contact Jesse Beardsworth or Evelien Alblas.
