UK regulation 'risks stifling' challenger bank growth

UK Regulation and Challenger Bank Growth

The UK's prudential regulatory approach is holding back the country's homegrown challenger banks, creating an uneven playing field and undermining their international competitiveness, according to a new report from Innovate Finance.

The report, published in partnership with law firm Hogan Lovells, argues that current prudential requirements are imposing excessive burdens on challenger banks, constraining growth and limiting investment in the UK banking sector.

The UK’s prudential regulatory approach is holding back the country’s homegrown challenger banks, creating an uneven playing field and undermining their international competitiveness.

Author's summary: UK regulation hinders challenger bank growth.

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Financial Reporter Financial Reporter — 2025-10-21

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