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Financial Services

UK moves to regulate cloud providers to financial services sector

Plans for new powers aim to mitigate risks stemming from overreliance on small numbers of cloud operators
Retail and Consumer

Alternative payment methods offer value for the UK retail sector

New financial services products can help retailers and shoppers choose how goods and services are paid for online and in-store
Sanctions, ownership and related issues

FCA encourages reporting on financial sanctions

FCA seeks further reporting about suspected sanctions evasion or weak sanction controls
Retail and Consumer

Evolution of retail platforms and marketplaces risks additional regulatory consequences for businesses

The business models of retail platforms and marketplaces can be impacted by financial services regulation – but there are exclusions
Financial Services

The EU steps up the debate on a proposed regime for crypto-asset markets

What are the objectives of the recently adopted MiCA text and how does it promote market competitiveness?
Digitalisation

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum launches a UK hub for expertise

A network of UK regulators' research portal will bring together work on the regulation of digital markets and is likely
Financial Services

Not just a consumer duty: start preparing now for the FCA's new Principle 12

Ahead of publishing the final rules around the new principle later this year, the UK regulator has signalled that firms
Financial Services

Italy is set for the launch in May of a register of crypto-asset service providers

How will a government decree on digital currencies strengthen safeguards against money laundering and terrorism financing? The Italian Official Journal
Retail and Consumer

Opportunity for retailers to participate in card-acquiring market consultation

Regulatory developments may improve retailers' experience when accepting card payments online - but retailers and retail platforms can explore options