UK's Post-Brexit Finance Plan: Over 30 Reforms Announced

The transcript discusses the UK government's financial reforms, focusing on increasing the ring fencing threshold and introducing new rules on short selling. These reforms, known as the Edinburgh reforms, are not as extensive as the Big Bang 2.0 deregulation. The discussion also touches on the impact of Brexit on the UK's financial sector, questioning whether EU regulations were holding back UK finance. The reforms aim to boost growth while maintaining financial stability.

What does the text suggest about the UK's previous rules on ring fencing compared to international peers?

What concerns are raised about the measures announced by Griffith and Hunt?