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Invalidity of the joint and several guarantee (afianzamiento solidario) clause and waiver of the benefits of excusion, order and division when the guarantors qualify as consumers
The Provincial Court of Cadiz declares the joint and several guarantee ( afianzamiento solidario ) clause in two leasing agreements
Financial Services
'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives
FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'
Financial Services
ESMA sets stricter guidelines for ESG and sustainability-related fund names
New rules, aimed at reducing greenwashing, require stricter criteria for funds using ESG or sustainability terms - though some uncertainties
Regulatory Outlook
Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2024
FCA outlines good and poor practices in cryptoasset financial promotion | PSR response to consultation on expanding variable recurring payments
Financial Services
Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?
As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model
Business crime
FCA reinforces commitment to tackle UK financial crime
Targeted, outcomes-based approach keeps financial services firms at the centre of push for corporate crime enforcement
Financial Services
International Funds Legal Update | 9 September 2024
FCA updates on UCITS authorisation, UK funds gateway opens EU's guidelines on ESG and new ECB reporting rules
Financial Services
Mandatory reimbursement for UK authorised push payment fraud: the countdown is on
With the 7 October deadline approaching, firms grapple with a raft of rules and guidance from the payments regulator
Tax
Call for evidence on UK tax treatment of carried interest draws Osborne Clarke response
UK funds regime needs to remain internationally competitive and 'grandfathering' should be considered for existing funds
Financial Services
Court of Appeal dismisses SIPP operator's challenge of UK financial ombudsman decision
Focus on pre-contractual due diligence may act as a warning to execution-only providers
D&I in Financial Services
Non-financial misconduct in UK financial services: the disputes perspective
Following a D&I consultation and parliamentary enquiry on sexism in the City, where are we now and where we are
Financial Services
UK FCA adopts commission sharing arrangement-style investment research payment option
The changes, which aim to boost competition, also keep the UK aligned with the EU
