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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...

26/02/2026

Read time 3m

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

19/02/2026

Read time 4m

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

13/02/2026

Read time 8m

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

10/02/2026

Read time 4m

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

27/01/2026

Read time 3m

Financial Services

ESMA publishes best practices for communicating ESG strategies in a clear, fair and non-misleading manner

Regulator issues a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

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

20/01/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules

13/01/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

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

Fintech: FCA approach to AI regulation | Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill reintroduced to Parliament Digital Assets: Cryptoassets regulation moves closer...

13/01/2026

Read time 9m

Financial Services

European Parliament recommends clear, proportionate rules and supervisory coordination for AI in financial services

Resolution reiterates risk-based approach and frames expectations on how the AI Act will be interpreted and implemented

17/12/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

Six a day? FCA sets out reconciliation rules to address safeguarding risks for UK payment and e-money firms

Steps include both internal and external safeguarding tests and a second 'day after receipt' check

17/12/2025

Read time 5m

Financial regulation

The EU's SFDR 2.0 – what do asset managers need to know?

The European Commission has published its proposals for a significant overhaul of the EU’s sustainable finance disclosure framework

09/12/2025

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025

G7 Cyber Expert Group statement on AI and cyber security | BoE update on digital pound | PSR consults on...

26/11/2025

Read time 10m

ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2025

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

24/11/2025

Read time 7m

Regulatory and compliance

International regulatory headwinds: how general counsel can navigate uncertainty in Europe

Legal leaders seek resilience and growth amid regulatory complexity and shifting geopolitics and economic conditions

12/11/2025

Read time 6m

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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...

26/02/2026

Read time 3m

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

19/02/2026

Read time 4m

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

13/02/2026

Read time 8m

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

10/02/2026

Read time 4m

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

27/01/2026

Read time 3m

Financial Services

ESMA publishes best practices for communicating ESG strategies in a clear, fair and non-misleading manner

Regulator issues a second thematic note on sustainability-related claims

27/01/2026

Read time 4m

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

20/01/2026

Read time 4m

Financial Services

FCA finalises UK non-financial misconduct rules with clearer scope and expectations for 2026

Firms should finalise policies and training on how bullying, harassment and violence can breach conduct rules

13/01/2026

Read time 6m

Regulatory Outlook

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

Fintech: FCA approach to AI regulation | Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill reintroduced to Parliament Digital Assets: Cryptoassets regulation moves closer...

13/01/2026

Read time 9m

Financial Services

European Parliament recommends clear, proportionate rules and supervisory coordination for AI in financial services

Resolution reiterates risk-based approach and frames expectations on how the AI Act will be interpreted and implemented

17/12/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

Six a day? FCA sets out reconciliation rules to address safeguarding risks for UK payment and e-money firms

Steps include both internal and external safeguarding tests and a second 'day after receipt' check

17/12/2025

Read time 5m

Financial regulation

The EU's SFDR 2.0 – what do asset managers need to know?

The European Commission has published its proposals for a significant overhaul of the EU’s sustainable finance disclosure framework

09/12/2025

Read time 8m

Regulatory Outlook

Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2025

G7 Cyber Expert Group statement on AI and cyber security | BoE update on digital pound | PSR consults on...

26/11/2025

Read time 10m

ESG – Environmental, social and governance

ESG Knowledge Update | November 2025

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

24/11/2025

Read time 7m

Regulatory and compliance

International regulatory headwinds: how general counsel can navigate uncertainty in Europe

Legal leaders seek resilience and growth amid regulatory complexity and shifting geopolitics and economic conditions

12/11/2025

Read time 6m

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Nikki Worden

Partner, International Sector Leader, Financial Services

+44 20 7105 7290 Email Nikki Full bio UK

Mark Wesker

Partner

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Tom Ellis

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Helen Parsonage

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Ben Truman

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Tom Bussy

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Tanja Aschenbeck, LL.M. (San Francisco)

Partner, Fachanwältin für Steuerrecht

+49 221 5108 4104 Email Tanja Full bio Germany

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