AI Intelligence Brief 19 Jan 2026

Payments

Personas: Analyst, Executive, Operations · Regions: UK, EU

HM Government — Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Greenland and wider Arctic security

Foreign Secretary Statement to the House regarding Greenland and wider Arctic security.

Recommended action: Monitor for developments
Signal score 2.0 Confidence 0.0/10
Stable -1.8

Focus on HM Government — Foreign Secretary Statement to the House on Greenland and wider Arctic security.

Why 2.0? Impact momentum 0.0 • weight 35% Urgency mix 3.0 • weight 20% Authority spread 4.2 • weight 15% Deadline pressure 3.0 • weight 15% Open actions 2.0 • weight 15%
32 Total updates
0 High impact
10 Active authorities
0 Imminent deadlines
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HM Government Low Core profile focus 72 pts

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited and Prax Downstream UK Limited in Liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and sub-contractors

On 30 June 2025, a winding-up order was made against Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, and Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited. The court appointed the Official Receiver, Gareth Jonathan Allen,…

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FCA Low Core profile focus 72 pts

Tribunal upholds ban and fines for corrupt and dishonest adviser

The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal. The FCA's decision to ban Darren Antony Reynolds from working in financial services and fine him £2,037,892 has been upheld by the Upper Tribunal.Mr Reynolds was dishonest when he gave pension transfer advice and investment recommendations to his customers, causing them significant harm.Mr Reynolds showed a clear disregard for his customers’ interests. He encouraged British Steel Pension Scheme members to transfer out of their defined benefit pension scheme, despite knowing that the advice was wholly unsuitable. He also advised his customers to invest in high-risk and unsuitable products while at the same time hiding high exit fees and falsifying documents.Mr Reynolds’ misconduct exposed hundreds of people to serious financial loss. Over £17.6m has been paid in compensation to more than 470 affected customers, many of whom suffered losses in

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HMRC Low Core profile focus 72 pts

Late payment interest if you do not pay VAT or penalties on time

From 1 January 2023, HMRC will charge VAT-registered businesses late payment interest from the first day their payment is overdue until it is paid in full.

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FCA Low Related to profile 60 pts

Applications now open for next round of FCA’s AI Live Testing

We have opened applications for the second cohort of our AI Live Testing service. AI Live Testing is the first of its kind in the financial sector to help firms who are ready to use AI in UK financial markets. Participating firms receive tailored support from our regulatory team and our technical partner Advai to develop, assess and deploy safe and responsible AI.The service helps firms to consider key questions around evaluating AI including governance, risk management and monitoring to help ensure that AI is deployed safely and responsibly for consumers and markets.Working with us through AI Live Testing also helps us better understand how AI could shape UK financial markets and inform our future approach to the technology.AI Live Testing complements our Supercharged Sandbox which helps firms who are in the discovery and experimentation phase with AI.How to apply Please complete an application form by 2 March 2026. We’ll notify successful firms by mid-March. Testing starts from April

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HM Government Low Related to profile 44 pts

Fish kill incident costs Worcestershire firm over £1 million

A company has made a financial contribution of over £1 million to come into compliance and to deal with the effects of a pollution incident in 2018.

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HMRC Low Related to profile 44 pts

Form: Employment history consent form

Use the employment history consent form to let HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) exchange and disclose information with your solicitor.

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HMRC Medium Related to profile 61 pts

Guidance: Customs declaration completion requirements for Great Britain

Use this guide as a supplement when using the CDS Declaration Instructions to import and export goods to and from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) after the end of the transition period.

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BCB Low Related to profile 44 pts

Declaração do Censo Quinquenal de Capitais Estrangeiros no País pode ser feita até 31 de março

O prazo para a Declaração Quinquenal do Censo de Capitais Estrangeiros no País mudou (anteriormente ela acontecia no segundo semestre) e já está valendo agora, ele vai de 1º de janeiro até 31 de março por meio do Sistema de Prestação de Informações de Capital Estrangeiro de Investimento Estrangeiro Direto (SCE-IED).A declaração quinquenal é obrigatória para pessoas jurídicas sediadas no Brasil com participação de não residentes e com ativo total igual ou superior a R$100 mil (ano-base 2025). Confira no quadro abaixo como ficou a atual declaração do Censo de Capitais Estrangeiros na comparação com a última declaração quinquenal, cujo ano-base foi 2020.Consequências Empresas que devem fazer a declaração e não a fizerem até 31 de março deste ano podem ser suspensas do SCE-IED, ficando impedidas de receber investimentos estrangeiros adicionais.Além disso, elas podem ser multadas, com base na Resolução BCB 131/2021, e responder a processo administrativo sancionador, de acordo com a Lei 13.

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SRA Low Related to profile 44 pts

Humphreys & Co - 062944

Regulatory settlement agreement

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EBA Medium Related to profile 54 pts

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee publishes its 2026 Work Programme and recommendations to enhance semantic integration on ESG definitions

The Joint Bank Reporting Committee (JBRC) published today its Work Programme for 2026, outlining key priorities and deliverables for the year ahead. In parallel, the JBRC released a set of recommendations for all authorities to consider in the development of ESG reporting requirements. The European Banking Authority (EBA) and the European Central Bank (ECB) will follow up on the implementation of these recommendations.

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EBA Low Related to profile 44 pts

EBA and AMLA complete handover of AML/CFT mandates

On 1 January 2026, the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) completed the transfer of all AML/CFT mandates and functions from the EBA to AMLA, marking a milestone in the EU's fight against financial crime. The handover concludes the EBA's stand-alone AML/CFT mandate that began in 2020 and is part of the new EU AML/CFT package which established AMLA at the centre of an integrated, European system of AML/CFT supervision.

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Bank of England Low Related to profile 44 pts

PhD Internship Q&A Event 2026

A Q&A session on the PhD Internship programme.

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HM Government Low Related to profile 44 pts

New Trustee appointed to Historic Royal Palaces Board

The Secretary of State has appointed Caroline Hope as a Trustee on the Historic Royal Palaces Board for a three year term from 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2029

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HM Government Low Related to profile 44 pts

Wylfa reactors breathing naturally

Powered systems that controlled airflow and ventilation through the two reactors at Wylfa nuclear power station, Anglesey have been permanently switched off.

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HM Government Low Related to profile 44 pts

Westcott Space Hub opens to boost UK space innovation and create hundreds of jobs

A new £20 million space innovation hub has officially opened in Buckinghamshire, supported by UK Space Agency funding, providing cutting-edge facilities to help space businesses grow and creating up to 300 jobs.

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DBT Medium Related to profile 61 pts

Guidance: Business Support Service: privacy notice

How the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will use your personal data when you contact the Business Support Service, and what your rights are.

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SRA Low Related to profile 44 pts

McGlennons Solicitors - 516443

Regulatory settlement agreement

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GAMBLING_COMMISSION Low Related to profile 50 pts

Speeches ICE Barcelona 2026 - Tim Miller Speech This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at ICE Barcelona on Monday 19 January 2026. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 19 January 2026

Gambling Commission: Speeches ICE Barcelona 2026 - Tim Miller Speech This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at ICE Barcelona on Monday 19 January 2026. Please note: This is the speech as drafted and may slightly differ from the delivered version. 19 January 2026

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HM Government Low Outside profile focus 35 pts

Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

Seema Malhotra, Minister for the Indo-Pacific - Asia House Outlook 2026 Keynote Speech

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Persona Intelligence

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Leadership focus on HM Government, FCA and 1 other.

  1. Monitor in daily huddle: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited and Prax Downstream UK Limited in Liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and sub-contractors (HM Government) — Monitor for developments
  2. Monitor in daily huddle: Tribunal upholds ban and fines for corrupt and dishonest adviser (FCA) — Monitor for developments
  3. Monitor in daily huddle: Late payment interest if you do not pay VAT or penalties on time (HMRC) — Monitor for developments
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Research queue prioritises developments from HM Government, FCA and 1 other.

  1. Tag for monitoring: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited and Prax Downstream UK Limited in Liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and sub-contractors (HM Government) — Monitor for developments
  2. Tag for monitoring: Tribunal upholds ban and fines for corrupt and dishonest adviser (FCA) — Monitor for developments
  3. Tag for monitoring: Late payment interest if you do not pay VAT or penalties on time (HMRC) — Monitor for developments
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Operational readiness: align procedures for HM Government, FCA and 1 other.

  1. Track readiness: Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery Limited, Prax Storage Lindsey Limited, Prax Terminals Killingholme Limited, Prax Terminals Jarrow Limited and Prax Downstream UK Limited in Liquidation: information for customers, suppliers, creditors and sub-contractors (HM Government) — Monitor for developments
  2. Track readiness: Tribunal upholds ban and fines for corrupt and dishonest adviser (FCA) — Monitor for developments
  3. Track readiness: Late payment interest if you do not pay VAT or penalties on time (HMRC) — Monitor for developments

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