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Retail and Consumer

Evolution of retail platforms and marketplaces risks additional regulatory consequences for businesses

The business models of retail platforms and marketplaces can be impacted by financial services regulation – but there are exclusions
Financial Services

The EU steps up the debate on a proposed regime for crypto-asset markets

What are the objectives of the recently adopted MiCA text and how does it promote market competitiveness?
Digitalisation

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum launches a UK hub for expertise

A network of UK regulators' research portal will bring together work on the regulation of digital markets and is likely
Financial Services

Not just a consumer duty: start preparing now for the FCA's new Principle 12

Ahead of publishing the final rules around the new principle later this year, the UK regulator has signalled that firms
Financial Services

Italy is set for the launch in May of a register of crypto-asset service providers

How will a government decree on digital currencies strengthen safeguards against money laundering and terrorism financing? The Italian Official Journal
Retail and Consumer

Opportunity for retailers to participate in card-acquiring market consultation

Regulatory developments may improve retailers' experience when accepting card payments online - but retailers and retail platforms can explore options
Banking and finance

France paves way on tackling crypto-asset risks identified by European authorities

EU regulators' warn of crypto-asset concerns as investors in France look to recent legislation for protection in the nascent market
Regulatory and compliance

New legal obligations imposed for virtual asset service providers in Belgium

Rules coming in force on 1 May 2022 will have a huge impact for affected virtual asset service providers who
Banking and finance

Return of the APP Hydra: Quincecare liability rears its head again

Court of Appeal potentially expands scope of application of the Quincecare duty to individuals giving instructions on their own account