UK Knowledge Collection | Unfair commercial practices and advertising, and pension reforms
Published on 16th May 2025
Welcome to this week's Knowledge Collection
Advertising regulators CAP and BCAP have published the outcome of their consultation on amendments to the advertising codes so that they align with the unfair commercial practices provisions in the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, which came into force on 6 April. Our latest marketinglaw update looks at what has changed, as well as covering other regulatory news and rulings.
And while the UK government and 17 large workplace pensions providers have announced an accord to increase investments into private markets, intended in part to boost infrastructure and clean energy projects, trust-based and local government pension scheme authorities are looking ahead to the outcome of the government's phase one report on its pensions review. Our webinar next month looks at the status of proposals for pensions reform.
Recent Insights
FCA proposes simplification of UK capital rules for investment firms
The FCA has outlined proposals to simplify and consolidate the rules on what qualifies as regulatory capital in line with its broader aims to make rules more accessible and proportionate, avoid unnecessary complexity and support the government's growth mission.
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UK government announces 'Mansion House Accord' to boost private market investments
The government is looking to the workplace pension industry to increase investment in UK business and major infrastructure projects. Additional funding will be welcomed by the energy, infrastructure (and potentially housing) sectors.
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HMRC proceeds with its plans to modernise UK stamp duty on shares
A single self-assessed tax on securities is planned from 2027 to replace the dual stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax charges on shares as part of HMRC's digitalisation of the UK tax system.
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First-Tier Tribunal addresses disproportionate legal and professional costs in UK Code litigation
A First-Tier Tribunal decision has highlighted the increasing costs of negotiating an Electronic Communications Code agreement for multi-skilled visits and the need for sensible expense management.
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Marketinglaw Update
Coverage of recent regulatory developments and rulings in UK advertising and marketing.
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Upcoming Events
Future of Financial Services | Cryptoassets
22 May | 09:30-10:30
This webinar explores legal and regulatory developments for cryptoassets in the UK as the government looks to deliver on its ambitions for the industry to grow by providing a stable investment environment.
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Eating Compliance for Breakfast | Spring webinar series
May and June | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 09:00-09:30
What does 'good due diligence' really mean? | 20 May
How to conduct a country compliance risk assessment | 22 May
Is sustainability sustainable in the new world order? | 3 June
What is the EU Omnibus Directive and how should business prepare for it? | 5 June
Director accountability: the impact of corporate ethical non-compliance | 10 June
Lessons from the Post Office scandal: ethics for compliance officers and in-house counsel | 12 June
Employee ownership trusts: insights and takeaways
3 June | 10:00-11:00
Becoming an employee ownership trust-owned company has many benefits, particularly when considering a future sale, but is not without complexities. This webinar will be of interest to owners looking to transition their company to an EOT structure as well as investors and companies interested in acquiring EOT-controlled businesses.
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Annual Data Forum
10 June | One London Wall | 08:30-13:00
17 June | Halo, Bristol | 13:30-18:00
Practical insights into some of this year's hot topics in data, including AI, data localisation, overlapping regulatory regimes and evolving cyber laws.
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Pensions Coffee Break
12 June | 11:00-11:30
Recent developments and what they mean for trustees and employers, including the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill, the government's pensions review, and consultation responses.
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