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Banking and finance
UK and Europe: early signs of a return of mezzanine finance
Introducing the fundamentals of mezzanine finance and the protections sought by creditors
Sanctions, ownership and related issues
UK OFSI issues first 'disclosure notice' censuring sanctions breach
Decision provides guidance on compliance as Financial Conduct Authority issues its own sanctions-compliance findings
Financial Services
New power for UK regulators over change of control in financial services firms
Legislation beefs up power to impose conditions on new controllers, putting lessons learned from Greensill into practice
Financial Services
EU enhances investor protection rules, amending MIFID, UCITS and AIFMD Directives
The EU Commission has proposed a "Retail Investment Strategy" in order to enhance retail investor protection rules. The strategy consists
Blockchain
Singapore’s central bank finalises regulatory approach to stablecoins
The regulations target issuers and intermediaries in Singapore and systemic stablecoin arrangement entities
Banking and finance
Venture debt: the market outlook in Europe
The evolution of venture debt in Europe, typical products and the state of the market
Artificial intelligence
What risks need to be considered by a UK business using artificial intelligence?
An overview of the legal and regulatory risks arising from AI deployment published in our article in Compliance & Risk
Competition, antitrust and trade
Big Tech's expansion into UK financial services raises FCA concerns
The UK financial regulator and Digital Markets Unit will coordinate on competition law issues raised by the tech majors
Dispute resolution
What next for climate litigation in England after Court of Appeal rejects derivative claim?
Claimants continue to seek ways to hold directors and companies to account for climate-related decisions
Financial Services
UK Financial Reporting Council consults on revisions to its Ethical Standard
Further reporting and independence obligations will strengthen compliance and audit trust
Blockchain
Cryptocurrency tokens: should they be treated as a 'security' based on manner of sale?
A Singapore view on XRP and LUNA-UST tokens following two US judgments on Securities and Exchange Commission cases
Banking and finance
UK regulator's guidance for financial promotions on social media set for revamp
The overhaul aims to keep pace with the rapidly changing online landscape while tackling non-compliant and illegal ads
