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UK FCA guidance leaves little creative freedom for financial promotions online

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:06:55 +0100

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Firms need to comply with both financial and advertising regulators as scrutiny of social media intensifies

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International Funds Legal Update | 19 April 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:58:41 +0100

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UK authorised funds rules amends and tokenisation progress, and EU marketing, disclosure and investment rules updates

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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:48:37 +0100

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While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early

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Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:33:27 +0000

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Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its core purpose

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UK FCA reaffirms tackling financial crime as a top priority

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:03:05 +0000

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The financial regulator has set out areas of focus for preventing and reducing financial crime in 2024

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International Funds Legal Update | 28 March 2024

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:36:55 +0000

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HNWI statement déjà vu, FCA reviews, guidance on climate-related disclosures and updates to asset management legislation

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What happens to the project company at the expiry of UK PFI contracts?

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:17:06 +0000

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Directors of the special purpose vehicles created for PFI projects should be aware of the steps they need to take ahead of project expiry

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Treasury Committee highlights levels of SME bank account closures by major banks | FCA's key findings of review of claims management companies carrying out unregulated claims | Law Commission consultation on draft digital assets bill

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AIFMD II: what Europe's alternative fund managers need to know

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:16:44 +0000

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EU changes have set in stone how alternative investment funds are managed: what is the new rules' international impact?

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What would Labour do? Which tax proposals remain 'on the table' after the UK Spring Budget?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:11:41 +0000

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Labour, following the chancellor's adoption of two of its proposed tax policies, may now look to introduce other reforms

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How will the European Commission's FiDA proposal for open finance impact the financial sector?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:02:53 +0000

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The draft forms part of the financial data access and payments package alongside proposals for PSD3 and PSR

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International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:52:11 +0000

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The UK regulator explains its priorities and expectations while the EU amends rules governing investment firms

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The UK's SDR: which sustainability labels can fund managers use?

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:48:29 +0000

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Funds using labels will have a marketing advantage when raising capital from investors with sustainability mandates

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Spring Budget 2024: UK government confirms introduction of the Reserved Investor Fund – albeit in restricted form

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:04:14 +0000

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The new investment fund vehicle could increase the attractiveness of the UK for real estate funds

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UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:25:09 +0000

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HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices

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The UK's SDR: how fund managers must provide sustainability information

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:27:28 +0000

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Fund managers must disclose sustainability information in a range of ways under the SDR: who needs to and how?

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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BoE and HM Treasury respond to consultation on case for digital pound | ESMA consults on draft guidelines under MiCA

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International Funds Legal Update | 27 February 2024

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:44:09 +0000

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Further progress on the overseas funds regime and the arrival of the final AIFMD II text

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UK financial regulator sets out framework for reviewing its rules

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 11:12:57 +0000

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The review explains how the FCA Handbook will be monitored and action could be taken when rules do not work as intended

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UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:51:03 +0000

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Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method

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FCA announces review into UK motor finance commission arrangements

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:15:20 +0000

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The regulator is investigating whether the arrangements resulted in harm to consumers before the 2021 ban

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New corporate governance codes usher in change for AIM and UK-listed companies

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:25:34 +0000

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What are the main updates and what do they mean for corporate governance in the UK?

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International Funds Legal Update | February 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:31:53 +0000

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What progress has been made on the UK's overseas funds regime and what are ESMA's next priorities?

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Greenwashing in UK financial services | Practical guidance for regulated firms on compliance with new anti-greenwashing rule

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:43 +0000

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New rule will come into effect from 31 May 2024 – what should firms be doing to prepare?

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Waiver of subrogation rights in general terms of a bank: a matter of interpretation?

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:48:19 +0000

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What the Dutch Supreme Court addressed in the recent Rabobank ruling and the legal relevance of its decision

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