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Financial Services

FCA publishes good and poor practice for UK funds using sustainability labels

The regulator's review of sustainability labelling signals a clear shift from policy setting to active supervision
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2026

Fintech: New cryptoasset regulated activities regime | Consumer finance: FCA policy statement on buy-now, pay-later
Financial Services

HM Treasury responds to the Financial Ombudsman Service reform consultation

What will change, what won't, and what it means for the Financial Services sector
Corporate

How American capital pursuing Belgian investment or acquisition targets can mitigate deal‑breaker risks

US funds willing to invest in or acquire Belgian companies face pitfalls – good planning and advisers can drive success
Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2026

New cryptoassets regulatory regime expected for the UK in 2027 | FCA launches Mills Review into how AI will reshape
Financial Services

FCA finalises UK buy-now, pay-later credit rules ahead of July implementation

No major change from the regulator and only minor changes for firms to consider while preparing for regulation
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG Knowledge Update | February 2026

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

Netherlands consults law change to simplify digital registration for security and assignments

Dutch proposal digitalises security registration and allows upfront pledging of all future claims, easing admin burdens
Financial Services

Side letters: how UK emerging fund managers can avoid giving away their fund

Most favoured nations, co-investment rights and personalised reporting are common terms that can impact a fundraise
Corporate

Confidence in a changing global market: 2025 dealmaking themes and 2026 market opportunities

The global transactional market demonstrated resilience amid complexity in 2025 as it staged a measured recovery
Banking and finance

Direct agreements and step-in rights in the Netherlands: coordination is key

Why early coordination of direct agreements between financiers, borrowers and contract counterparties matters