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Third-Country Firms Operating Cross-Border Into the EU - Upcoming Reform

Firms outside of Europe should be aware of planned upcoming changes to how they access European markets. Key Points: ..The EU legislators have been reviewing various financial services regimes and developing reforms...more

Brexit: 10 Commonly Asked Questions

Q&As for UK Regulated Firms - Although the general election result has provided some certainty in relation to what happens next from a Brexit perspective, there are still many outstanding questions. In addition, a large...more

Brexit and Financial Services - FCA Issues Further Guidance For Firms

The FCA outlines how it intends to use its temporary transitional powers in a no-deal scenario. Key Points: ..The FCA has highlighted areas in which transitional relief will not be granted in a no-deal...more

Brexit and Financial Services — UK Equivalence Decisions

HM Treasury has published draft legislation that will allow the UK to make timely equivalence decisions in relation to the EU. Key Points: ..Post-Brexit, HM Treasury will take on the role of making equivalence decisions...more

Brexit and Financial Services - Temporary Permissions

The UK’s temporary permissions regime appears to be a helpful concession for inbound firms, but there are some hidden challenges. Key Points: ..The UK regulators have set out further details of the rules they propose...more

FCA to Clarify Scope of the Client Dealing Function

The FCA has announced that it plans to consult further on the scope of the Client Dealing Function under the SMCR. Key Points: ..The FCA acknowledges that the scope of the Client Dealing Function needs to be clarified,...more

Brexit and Financial Services — Onshoring MiFID II

Latham & Watkins demystifies the process for onshoring the MiFID II regime, and outlines the key changes for firms operating in the UK. Key Points: ..The onshoring process is designed to preserve the status quo as much...more

UK Cryptoassets Taskforce Publishes its Final Report

The Taskforce’s final report outlines the UK’s policy and regulatory approach to crypto-assets and distributed ledger technology in financial services. Key Points: ..The Report provides an overview of crypto-assets and...more

Findings from FCA Thematic Review on AML and CTF Systems and Controls Provide Timely Reminder for Firms

Examples of good and poor practices provide helpful guidance, and a reminder of supervisory expectations. The FCA has published TR18/3, setting out the findings from its thematic review of the anti-money laundering (AML)...more

Transforming Culture in Financial Services - The FCA Renews Its Approach

New FCA Discussion Paper demonstrates how the regulator’s thinking in relation to culture has evolved. Introduction - In Discussion Paper (DP) 18/2, the FCA has taken an unusual approach to a topic that has received...more

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