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Targeted support: do new FCA and Treasury proposals for the UK advice market hit the target?

Firms should start to think about how their proposition will look and the new FCA permissions they will need

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01/08/2025

Read time 7m

Financial Services

FCA consults on draft rules for buy-now, pay-later credit in the UK

The regulator has drawn up a flexible regime enabling firms to compete on transparency, simplicity and customer journeys

30/07/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

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

UK: Financial Services sector plans outlined in 'Leeds Reforms' | FATF report on AML/CFT implementation | Revised MoU on UK...

23/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

MiCAR: ESMA defines the scope of services covered by the regulation

Staking and copy trading services highlighted in the recent Q&A published by ESMA

22/07/2025

Read time 3m

Corporate

Moving on up: the why, the why not to and how of London AIM to Main Market transfers

What are the reasons for interest and the process involved and why might staying be a correct decision for some...

10/07/2025

Read time 7m

Financial Services

International Funds Focus Quarterly | July 2025

UK regime for asset management takes two steps forward with private fund manager rules and regulatory capital proposals

10/07/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real...

09/07/2025

Read time 10m

Financial Services

UK FCA aligns conduct rules in banks and non-banks for serious non-financial misconduct

The financial regulator has confirmed that bullying, harassment and violence constitute NFM

07/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

The Italian government gives more time for Virtual Asset Service Providers to obtain MiCAR authorisation

MiCAR 'grandfathering' period's original deadline postponed and opening now available to 'regulatory shopping'

02/07/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

FCA proposes rule changes to enhance UK insurance market competitiveness

UK financial regulator aims to cut costs and boost access to insurance products with rule changes to drive growth

30/06/2025

Read time 3m

Financial Services

A new regime arrives for UK private fund managers

What are its main features, what does it mean for fund managers and what's to be addressed to ensure its...

30/06/2025

Read time 6m

Financial Services

REGtape UK | Summer 2025

Developments in financial services regulation in the UK

27/06/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

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

26/06/2025

Read time 6m

Financial Services

New streamlined UK Stewardship Code reduces reporting burden for signatories

The changes aim to enhance the quality and relevance of reporting for asset owners, asset managers and service providers

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

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

12/06/2025

Read time 6m

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Financial Services

Targeted support: do new FCA and Treasury proposals for the UK advice market hit the target?

Firms should start to think about how their proposition will look and the new FCA permissions they will need

New -

01/08/2025

Read time 7m

Financial Services

FCA consults on draft rules for buy-now, pay-later credit in the UK

The regulator has drawn up a flexible regime enabling firms to compete on transparency, simplicity and customer journeys

30/07/2025

Read time 4m

Regulatory Outlook

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

UK: Financial Services sector plans outlined in 'Leeds Reforms' | FATF report on AML/CFT implementation | Revised MoU on UK...

23/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

MiCAR: ESMA defines the scope of services covered by the regulation

Staking and copy trading services highlighted in the recent Q&A published by ESMA

22/07/2025

Read time 3m

Corporate

Moving on up: the why, the why not to and how of London AIM to Main Market transfers

What are the reasons for interest and the process involved and why might staying be a correct decision for some...

10/07/2025

Read time 7m

Financial Services

International Funds Focus Quarterly | July 2025

UK regime for asset management takes two steps forward with private fund manager rules and regulatory capital proposals

10/07/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

The first six months of the FCA's new approach of 'regulating for growth'?

The FCA says it will streamline rules to boost growth but promises so far are yet to address the real...

09/07/2025

Read time 10m

Financial Services

UK FCA aligns conduct rules in banks and non-banks for serious non-financial misconduct

The financial regulator has confirmed that bullying, harassment and violence constitute NFM

07/07/2025

Read time 4m

Financial Services

The Italian government gives more time for Virtual Asset Service Providers to obtain MiCAR authorisation

MiCAR 'grandfathering' period's original deadline postponed and opening now available to 'regulatory shopping'

02/07/2025

Read time 2m

Financial Services

FCA proposes rule changes to enhance UK insurance market competitiveness

UK financial regulator aims to cut costs and boost access to insurance products with rule changes to drive growth

30/06/2025

Read time 3m

Financial Services

A new regime arrives for UK private fund managers

What are its main features, what does it mean for fund managers and what's to be addressed to ensure its...

30/06/2025

Read time 6m

Financial Services

REGtape UK | Summer 2025

Developments in financial services regulation in the UK

27/06/2025

Read time 3m

Regulatory Outlook

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

26/06/2025

Read time 6m

Financial Services

New streamlined UK Stewardship Code reduces reporting burden for signatories

The changes aim to enhance the quality and relevance of reporting for asset owners, asset managers and service providers

19/06/2025

Read time 2m

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

12/06/2025

Read time 6m

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Nikki Worden

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