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OC Ventures Update | November 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of the OC Ventures update
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 – Environmental, Social and Governance

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
Corporate

UK Takeover Panel confirms refocusing of the scope of City Code

Finalised amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the Takeover Code will streamline its applicability
The UK Budget

What do venture capitalists need to know about the UK government's policies?

Tax changes and growth plans pose opportunities and challenges for the venture capital community
Regulatory and compliance

What can UK business expect from regulators in future?

What can be learnt from the UK government's stated approach to regulation and growth?
Financial Services

International Funds Legal Update | 6 November 2024

Fund managers should take note of significant updates to the UK's retail disclosure regime that have been published
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?
IT and data

The UK Data (Use and Access) Bill – what businesses should be aware of

The wide-ranging bill covers much more than changes to data protection rules