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Financial Services

UK regulators propose further reforms to senior managers accountability rules

Phase 2's less prescriptive regime for senior staff will likely be welcomed by a majority of financial services firms
Financial regulation

Luxembourg private fund structuring: do you still need a RAIF?

New law will make it easier to compartmentalise fund structures without using a specialised product law wrapper
Tax

UK Budget 2026: what tax measures were announced?

The chancellor has offered breathing space for businesses and help for entrepreneurs and start-ups
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2026

Fintech updates: FCA research on open finance infrastructure | Digital assets updates: FCA policy statement on cryptoasset perimeter guidance
Tax

Spanish General Directorate of Taxes issues its first ruling on foreign sourced carried interest under the Beckham regime

Carried interest generated before relocation to Spanish territory is not taxable under the Beckham regime unless it derives directly or
Asset tracing and enforcement

Fraud, Asset Tracing and Enforcement Update | October 2026

Developments in cross-border disputes law and practice in England and Wales
Tax

Autumn Budget 2026: what tax measures can the UK expect?

Price of stability may delay difficult decisions on tax
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2026

Fintech updates: Mills Review: FCA priority recommendations on AI in retail financial services | Financial services AI adoption plan |
Tax

Government consults on taxation of UK-resident members of reverse hybrids including US LLCs

Proposals to treat the interests of UK-resident individuals as tax transparent could end years of US LCC double taxation
Dispute resolution

English Court of Appeal considers meaning of 'public domain' in confidentiality dispute

Information shared with around 200 potential investors may constitute confidential information under an NDA
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook July 2026

Fintech: Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | Payments: FCA welcomes launch of UK Payments Initiative scheme for
Tax

UK publishes draft legislation for new Securities Transfer Tax

A new single tax will replace the current Stamp Duty and SDRT regimes from next year