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Simplification, not deregulation: reframing financial regulation in the UK and the EU

10 January 2026 / Author(s): Professor Rosa M Lastra , Daniele D’Alvia
Issue: January 2026 / Categories: Feature

The key argument of this article is that simplification and proportionate regulation can enhance legitimacy and clarity in financial regulation.

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