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Financial Services

UK government sets out ambitions for growth with proposed regulation of cryptoassets industry

Draft legislation and an FCA discussion paper will bring new firms and activities within the regulatory perimeter
Life Sciences and Healthcare

European Commission confirms phased mandatory roll-out of Eudamed modules for medical devices

New timeline from Stuttgart workshop details compliance deadlines for medical device and diagnostics companies under updated framework
Life Sciences and Healthcare

Will a new European Biotech Act unlock the full potential of biotechnology in the EU?

Call for evidence on the upcoming legislation underlines the importance of the biotech sector for the EU economy
Defence, Security and Aerospace

Strategic Defence Review offers hope of shake up for UK procurement to deliver ambitious security goals

The review identifies sobering threats but lays down real scope for contractors and improving UK defence procurement
Employment and pensions

Chancellor confirms reforms to DC pensions to boost UK growth

A final report and consultation response spell major change
Employment and pensions

UK government responds to DB consultation: what pension scheme trustees and employers need to know

Pension Schemes Bill will change the law on release of surplus and government considers a PPF-administered consolidator
Financial Services

What are the new Dutch anti-money laundering obligations for crypto-asset service providers?

In addition to new regulations, the financial markets regulator has published some welcome guidance for CASPs
IT and data

UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will be both similar and different to the EU's NIS 2

Businesses can still assess ahead of the UK bill's publication if they could be caught and their potential obligations
Regulatory Outlook

Employment, contingent workforce and immigration | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

Reforming the immigration system: Immigration White Paper May 2025 | Raising skill thresholds | Immigration Skills Charge | Closing the
Regulatory Outlook

Environment, social and governance | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

UK: No sign of regulations banning products made from illegal deforestation EU: EUDR risk classifications adopted | Simplification to EU
Regulatory Outlook

Digital regulation | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2025

Online safety updates: Protection of children codes of practice and guidance | Letter to implement mandatory age assurance requirements |