Regulation City watchdogs loosen bankers’ bonus rules to boost competitiveness PRA and FCA say easing deferral rules will cut red tape and align the UK with other global financial centres iStock.com/VV Shots Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 15 October 2025 The UK’s financial services regulators have approved new rules that will allow banks to speed up bonus payments to their top bankers, reversing regulations introduced after the 2008 fina Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Culture Devil in a suit: how to spot a corporate psychopath Whistleblowing FCA reports record number of whistleblowers, faster response times Regulation The FCA’s changes to handling non-financial misconduct Regulation UK financial watchdogs drop D&I rules for regulated firms