PwC’s Financial Services risk and regulation podcast, discussing the latest developments affecting the industry, some insights from our work with clients, and our perspective on industry talking points. Led by PwC host Tessa Norman, who’s joined by a range of guests each month.
The Future of Mortgage Lending: Balancing Growth, Risk and Consumer Protection - S8E8
In this episode, guest host Dan Perks is joined by Karina Hutchins, Principal Lead for Regulatory Mortgage Reform at UK Finance, and Alex England, a Director in PwC’s Non-Financial Risk practice, to explore how the UK mortgage market is evolving, the changing regulatory landscape and the role of data, technology and AI.
Against a backdrop of affordability pressures and changing borrower needs, our guests discuss the FCA’s latest proposals on responsible lending and the opportunity to widen access to sustainable home ownership while maintaining strong consumer protections. They explore greater flexibility for first-time buyers, self-employed and later-life borrowers, the potential role of interest-only lending, and how lenders can balance growth, risk and Consumer Duty while delivering and evidencing good customer outcomes.
28 Jul 2026
AI at scale: navigating autonomy, trust and regulation - S8E6
In this episode, host Tessa Norman is joined by Leigh Bates, PwC’s Global Risk AI Leader, and Lilia Christofi, PwC’s EMEA Financial Services Data, AI and Tech Leader, to explore how financial services firms and regulators should respond as AI adoption accelerates and systems become more autonomous.
Against the backdrop of the FCA-commissioned Mills Review and the Financial Services AI Adoption Plan (an independent report published by HM Treasury), our guests unpack the shift from experimentation towards AI at scale. They discuss what greater autonomy could mean for firms and consumers, where existing regulatory frameworks may come under pressure, and how firms need to evolve governance and assurance as AI moves from supporting decisions to taking actions.
Finally, our guests share practical priorities for boards, and discuss the people, technology, data and operating-model foundations that firms need to be able to turn AI pilots into trusted, scalable deployment.
If you'd like to find out more, contact our speakers at leigh.bates@pwc.com (mailto:leigh.bates@pwc.com) and lilia.v.christofi@pwc.com (mailto:lilia.v.christofi@pwc.com). You can also explore the full findings of PwC's AI Performance Study: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/1/issues/tech-data-ai/ai-roi.html (https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/1/issues/tech-data-ai/ai-roi.html)
30 Jun 2026
Private credit at an inflection point - growth, risk and regulatory scrutiny S8E6
In this episode, host Tessa Norman is joined by Sajan Shah, PwC Director specialising in private credit, and Conor MacManus, PwC Managing Director, to explore the rapid growth of private credit and what it means for firms across financial services.
Our guests unpack how the private credit market is evolving, the drivers behind its growth, and the opportunities it presents. The discussion also explores why regulators are paying closer attention to the sector, with a focus on credit quality, transparency, data and interconnectedness between asset managers, banks and insurers.
We also consider the likely impact of regulatory initiatives such as the Bank of England’s system-wide exploratory scenario. Finally, we explore the practical steps firms can take to strengthen governance, improve data and reporting, manage valuation and liquidity risks, and prepare for the next phase of private credit’s development.
To find out more, please contact our speakers at sajan.a.shah@pwc.com (mailto:sajan.a.shah@pwc.com) and conor.macmanus@pwc.com (mailto:conor.macmanus@pwc.com). You can also read the full PwC Global Private Credit Survey findings at: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/private-equity/private-credit-survey.html (https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/private-equity/private-credit-survey.html)
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