Story perspectives

UK Banking Reforms: Shorter Bonuses, Stablecoin Limits Lifted

10/16/2025

47 11

Summary

Story summary

The deferral period for senior UK bankers’ bonuses falls from eight to four years, boosting competitiveness and discouraging risk.
The Bank of England plans to lift stablecoin limits once they no longer threaten the economy.
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, said regulation must prevent significant bank outflows.
Payroll revisions show the UK economy has lost fewer jobs, easing concerns over Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves's budget.

1 of 1

Story summary

The deferral period for senior UK bankers’ bonuses falls from eight to four years, boosting competitiveness and discouraging risk.
The Bank of England plans to lift stablecoin limits once they no longer threaten the economy.
Sarah Breeden, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, said regulation must prevent significant bank outflows.
Payroll revisions show the UK economy has lost fewer jobs, easing concerns over Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves's budget.