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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 |
Financial Services

Court of Appeal ruling raises questions for UK credit brokers on disinterested duty and informed consent

How will the UK financial regulator respond and what wider impact could the decision have on credit brokers and lenders?
Regulatory Outlook

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

Updates on authorised push payment fraud | PSR confirms £85,000 maximum reimbursement limit for APP fraud | PSR guidance on
Blockchain

Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change
Financial Services

New bill and case law clarify path forward for digital assets in the UK

Recognition of digital assets as personal property comes crucially as investors' court claims test the edges of the law
Financial Services

FCA gives clear message to UK firms: the Consumer Duty journey is only just 'beginning'

With the new regime now fully in force since 31 July, what approach can firms expect from the financial regulator?
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'
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
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

Embedded finance: Dutch Central Bank publishes analysis of inherent risks

DNB highlights a range of risks associated with embedded finance and provides its view on potential supervisory measures
Financial Services

UK 'finfluencer' trial date set by Crown Court for 2027

Those interested in the outcome of the landmark case will have to wait nearly three years for a resolution
Regulatory Outlook

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

UK general election: What did the UK King's Speech contain for business? | PSR policy statement on compliance and monitoring