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ESG Knowledge Update | January 2025

Welcome to our ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Financial Services

Osborne Clarke is contributing editor in the Chambers Banking Regulation 2025 Global Practice Guide

Johannes de Jong Head of Financial Regulatory of Osborne Clarke's Amsterdam office:
Financial Services

Crypto exchanges face increased risk in UK for failing to prevent tax evasion by investors

Firms need to prepare for a wider compliance culture imposed by the government's impending tax and fraud legislation
Investment funds

International Funds Focus Quarterly | January 2025

Regulatory developments for fund managers in the UK and across Europe
Financial Services

UK FCA invites feedback to its proposals on the regulation of cryptoassets

Discussion paper informs the development of rules for admissions and disclosures and market abuse in cryptoassets
Financial Services

Court of Appeal spotlights principal's liability for appointed representatives in the UK

Split decision confirms statutory liability even when a principal does not have regulatory authorisation for an activity
Financial Services

UK 'regulatory hosts' in fund structures offer benefits and raise FCA concerns

Despite FCA criticisms, using a 'regulatory host' is often the only way UK emerging managers can enter the market
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2024

Third HM Treasury consultation on regulation of BNPL products | FCA blog on cryptoasset businesses registering under MLRs 2017 |

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2024

Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news
Employment and pensions

UK chancellor lays out 'fit for the future' vision for the Local Government Pension Scheme

How will the Mansion House announcements about LGPS 'megafunds' and asset pools affect administering authorities?
Financial Services

UK Financial Conduct Authority launches premium finance market study

The regulator is assessing whether there is adequate competition in the market and fair value for consumers