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EBA Publishes No Action Letter on Interaction Between MiCA and PSD2

In the short term, firms are likely to face dual authorisation and significant regulatory requirements. On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) issued a No Action letter on the relationship between the...more

UK Government Announces Draft Legislation for Regulating Cryptoassets

On 29 April, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptoassets at the International Fintech Growth Summit (IFGS) in London, sponsored by Latham & Watkins. The proposed legislation...more

UK Government Confirms Staking Services Are Not Collective Investment Schemes

A recent statutory instrument aims to remove legal uncertainty surrounding crypto staking and ease blockchain operations. On 9 January 2025, the UK Government published the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000...more

AI in UK Financial Services - What’s on the Horizon?

As regulatory thinking evolves, firms must ensure that any current or planned use of AI complies with regulatory expectations. As financial services firms digest FS2/23, the joint Feedback Statement on Artificial...more

FCA Board Focuses on AI

A new publication from the UK’s financial regulator signals to firms that they should take steps to manage risks in the use of AI. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest board minutes...more

FCA Consults on Revamped Guidance for Financial Promotions on Social Media

Regulator clarifies that existing FCA rules will continue to apply but will also reflect the evolving landscape of financial promotions on social media. On 17 July 2023, the FCA published a guidance consultation (GC23/2)...more

UK Firms Granted Extra 15 Months for Brexit Onshoring Preparations

The FCA, Bank of England, and PRA have published updated rules for firms post-Brexit and intend to delay many (but not all) onshoring changes. Key Points: ..The FCA has published an updated version of the FCA Handbook,...more

FCA Consults on Post-Brexit Prudential Regime for Investment Firms

Important changes ahead for investment firms as the FCA’s Discussion Paper (DP20/2) indicates that the UK may depart from EU capital rules. Key Points: ..FCA consults on a UK capital regime that in some respects breaks...more

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

ESMA’s Consultation Paper on the MAR Review

Consultation provides chance for industry to comment on which elements of the regime are working well and where change is needed. Key Points: ..ESMA is seeking industry views on various aspects of MAR and whether they...more

Research Unbundling - FCA Finds Rules Working Well

The FCA has published the findings from its review into firms’ implementation of the MiFID II research unbundling rules. Key Points: ..Overall, the FCA found that the rules have produced “positive changes” and have had...more

FCA Confirms SMCR Optimisations

The FCA has published final rules confirming amendments to the SMCR, and final rules for solo-regulated firms. Key Points: ..The FCA has confirmed that the Head of Legal does not require approval as a Senior Manager,...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

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