The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has adopted new rules that will restrict how companies market certain crypto assets. The rules include mandatory cooling off periods and appropriateness assessments for potential...more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. The Series is written by members of our...more
On 13 April 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) fined Mr Carlos Abarca, the former Chief Information Officer of TSB Bank plc (“TSB”) £81,620 for breaching PRA Senior Manager Conduct Rule 2. The PRA found that he...more
On the 6 December 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published its consultation on a financial promotion approvals gateway. The consultation paper (CP22/27) considers how the gateway will operate, including how the...more