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Dispute resolution
King's Speech prolongs uncertainty on reform of litigation funding in England and Wales
Continued inaction on litigation funding raises the risk of reducing market capacity and funding available for claimants
Financial Services
UK accelerates Consumer Credit Act reform for the digital age
Government moves to modernise the regime more quickly than expected, but postpones tackling the trickiest provisions
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2026
Payments: HMT sets out new payments package during Fintech Week | New payments safeguarding rules and updated FCA approach document
Financial Services
UK regulator moves to simplify consumer credit financial promotion rules
The FCA is dropping rigid rules, relying instead on the Consumer Duty to maintain standards in firms' consumer comms
Tax
The new UK carried interest regime takes effect: what should fund managers be considering?
The regime is now in force bringing carried interest within the scope of income tax
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance
ESG Knowledge Update | May 2026
Welcome to Osborne Clarke's ESG Knowledge Update brought to you by our multi-disciplinary ESG team
Knowledge Notes
The UK King's Speech – what can business expect this year?
The government has set out its agenda for the new Parliamentary session, with continued emphasis on economic growth
Financial Services
New UK payments safeguarding rules take effect with further FCA review to come
Rule changes and guidance updates reflect a more robust regime, with the possibility of further reforms ahead
Financial Services
UK Appointed Representatives regime set for overhaul
The government is consulting on targeted reforms to close gaps in the regulatory framework after years of concern
Financial Services
UK regulator moves to streamline investment and pensions advice regime
The Financial Conduct Authority proposes rule changes intended to enable more simplified advice to meet consumer need
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2026
FCA launches £7.5 billion motor finance compensation scheme | Contactless payments limit lifted | FCA calls for input on access
Dispute resolution
English Commercial Court expands application of legal advice privilege to intra-client communications
Glencore ruling settles question left open by Three Rivers on privilege for communications in corporate client groups
