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Tax

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

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

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

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

International Funds Legal Update | 19 March 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

International Funds Legal Update | 27 February 2024

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

UK financial regulator sets out framework for reviewing its rules

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

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

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

FCA announces review into UK motor finance commission arrangements

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