Crypto-asset firms are increasingly focused on the impact of MiCA on their businesses both from the perspective of high-level strategy and in relation to changes to their day-to-day compliance arrangements. MiCA represents a...more
The Targeted Consultation Document on the Implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation (“SFDR Consultation”) published on 14 September 2023 engendered an industry and media storm, with commentators...more
10 years after the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) entered into force, the Council of the European Union (EU) has published the final text of the political agreement reached in relation to the changes...more
This Note is the second part of our look at regulatory expectations for sanctions compliance in the U.K. The first part of our review looked at Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) systems and controls requirements. The focus...more
11/22/2023
/ Due Diligence ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Fund Transfers ,
Money Laundering ,
National Crime Agency (NCA) ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Risk Assessment ,
Terrorism Funding ,
UK
The PRA and FCA have announced that the U.K. will be removing the bonus cap for individuals working in U.K. banks.
The U.K.’s remuneration rules for the banking and financial services sector were introduced in the wake of...more
Enforcement and legal risks relating to sanctions compliance remain high and all firms should continue to exercise care in meeting regulatory expectations. The promulgation of new sanctions relating to Russia has slowed but...more
Over the last few months, the European Commission and the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) have published a number of press releases and reports that aim to clarify and provide further updates on concepts used within...more
On 12 April 2023, the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) published a joint consultation, proposing further amendments to the Regulatory Technical Standards (“RTS”) regarding the sustainability indicators in relation to...more