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

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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HM Treasury policy note on delaying payments processing and draft amending regulations | HM Treasury policy note on amending payment services contract termination provisions and draft regulations | HM Treasury sets out approach to designation of critical third parties

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Payment services reform poses challenge for Europe's people platforms, MSPs and payroll companies

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:29:06 +0000

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Those that have relied on the commercial agent exemption will need to revisit their business models to remain compliant

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How AI is regulated in UK financial services today

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:56:47 +0000

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As technology moves faster than ever, how can the existing regulatory framework address new risks?

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Fintech Digital Assets Payments Consumer Credit | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Reforms to the financial promotions regime | Designation of critical third parties to the financial sector | Regulatory work on account closures

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UK FCA proposes new credit reporting governance body with broader objectives

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:18:53 +0000

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Final market study report details remedies to address sharing, use and regulation of credit information, as well as governance

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How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:36:56 +0000

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What can providers do to mitigate the risk of accusations of greenwashing as regulatory focus on ESG-related claims tightens?

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UK's FCA lays down rules for sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labels

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:28:06 +0000

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What will the new regime look like and what steps should firms consider taking at this stage?

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FCA identifies UK industry failings in response to financial crime

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:59:34 +0000

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Firms reminded to improve risk mitigation and customer support against authorised push payment fraud attacks

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International Funds Legal Update | 16 November 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 11:17:06 +0000

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Venture Capital Investment Compact, FSCS coverage for LTAFs, and funds tokenisation

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Autumn Statement 2023: what business tax measures can the UK expect?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 11:30:59 +0000

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Immediate tax cuts and giveaways are unlikely to feature in the chancellor's statement on 22 November

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International Funds Legal Update | 8 November 2023

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:20:02 +0000

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The future of the UK regime for asset management, assessment of value requirements, liquidity management rules, and more

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'Data-led supervision': FCA consults on new data requirements for consumer credit firms

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:43:57 +0000

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UK regulator proposes to collect further data about the consumer credit market

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New rules on marketing cryptoassets in the UK suffer teething issues

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:21:45 +0000

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Regulator warns firms on compliance, flags common problems with crypto financial promotions, and issues guidance

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Fintech, Digital Assets, Payments and Consumer Credit | UK Regulatory Outlook October 2023

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:49:47 +0000

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New rules on marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers now in force | Payment service contract termination rule changes | FCA reveals GFIN Greenwashing TechSprint winners

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What is the impact of the recast EU Transfer of Funds Regulation on crypto-assets transfers?

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:57:20 +0100

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The recast regulation extends the application of the Travel Rule to transfers of crypto-assets in a significant step in the fight against money laundering

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Venture capital deal terms trends in the UK

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:20:56 +0100

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Increasing standardisation of terms, with deals and terms reflective of the challenging economic climate – but optimism and deal flows rebound

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