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Financial Services

New rules on marketing cryptoassets in the UK suffer teething issues

Regulator warns firms on compliance, flags common problems with crypto financial promotions, and issues guidance
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, Digital Assets, Payments and Consumer Credit | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

New rules on marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers now in force | Payment service contract termination rule changes | FCA
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Cyber Security Awareness Month | Government inquiry on cyber resilience of critical national infrastructure | Code of practice for app
Financial Services

What is the impact of the recast EU Transfer of Funds Regulation on crypto-assets transfers?

The recast regulation extends the application of the Travel Rule to transfers of crypto-assets in a significant step in the
Financial Services

FCA sets out supervision strategy for corporate finance firms

What steps may firms need to take in areas such as client categorisation, Consumer Duty and market abuse controls?
Dispute resolution

Auditor's duties to third parties: will a disclaimer be enough to prevent liability in England and Wales?

High Court decision serves as reminder that assumption of responsibility is heavily fact and context-specific
Financial Services

UK regulator's diversity and inclusion proposals set to shake up financial services

D&I measures proposed by the FCA intend 'to support healthy work cultures, reduce groupthink and unlock talent'
Corporate

Venture capital deal terms trends in the UK

Increasing standardisation of terms, with deals and terms reflective of the challenging economic climate – but optimism and deal flows
Financial Services

What are the EU's white paper requirements in MiCAR and do they apply to Bitcoin?

The ground-breaking Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation will apply across the EU, but what will its impact be on established crypto-assets?
Banking and finance

Barcelona court rules on appeal against breach of financial assistance rules

Two security interests of the deferred purchase price are null and void as they violate the prohibition on financial assistance
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

HM Treasury response to initial consultation on reform of Consumer Credit Act | HM Treasury consultation and call for evidence
Regulatory Outlook

Cyber security | UK Regulatory Outlook September 2023

EU Commission guidelines on application of NIS 2 to financial entities under DORA | ICO and NCSC sign Memorandum of