Europe Daily Briefing — 07 Oct 2026

The Prudential Regulation Authority just proposed shifting regulatory thresholds to automatic increases. Here's what it means for UK financial firms.

1️⃣ Prudential Regulation Authority — Regulatory thresholds set for automatic increases
The PRA issued a new plan proposing automatic index-linked updates to key prudential thresholds for UK firms.
This policy change directly hits UK banks, building societies, and insurers managing reporting duties and capital rules.
Regulated firms should review proposed metrics and send formal feedback before the consultation closes to ensure compliance.

2️⃣ Agencia Española de Protección de Datos — Resolution on COINSOFT 21
Spain's data protection agency closed enforcement against COINSOFT 21 after voluntary payment and liability admission under data law.
This decision affects Spanish data controllers, software vendors, and tech firms processing personal data in daily business.
Organisations must review data privacy compliance frameworks to prevent future fines and penalties from data authorities.

3️⃣ UOKiK — 21 million PLN penalty on Nasz Prąd for fair trading violations
Poland's competition agency fined Nasz Prąd over 21 million PLN for deceptive consumer sales practices and unfair terms.
This enforcement action hits consumer energy suppliers, sales teams, and direct telemarketing firms operating across the country.
Market actors must audit consumer contracts and commercial practices to ensure full compliance with consumer laws.

4️⃣ KNF — Final Decision on Origin Investment Fund SA
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority issued a final ruling on Origin Investment Fund SA following supervisory checks.
This ruling impacts investment fund managers, capital market operators, fund administrators, and institutional investors in Poland.
Regulated entities must review corporate governance procedures, fiduciary duties, and investor protection rules set by regulators.

5️⃣ Konkurransetilsynet — 30 million fine on SLB for incorrect merger info
Norway's Competition Authority fined SLB 30 million NOK for delivering misleading info during merger review procedures.
This decision targets multinational acquiring companies and legal advisers handling cross-border deal filings and corporate mergers.
Acquiring firms must verify all factual disclosures prior to submitting formal merger control filings to antitrust bodies.

Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Europe Radar carousel.

— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Europe Radar · Wednesday 07 Oct 2026
#EURegulation #UKRegulation #FinancialRegulation #ComplianceIntelligence

October 7, 2026
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