On 17 July 2024, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) finalized revisions to the prudential framework for banks’ exposures to cryptoassets. The revisions largely introduced additional requirements relating to the...more
As growth-stage fintechs manage a rapidly increasing workforce, they are faced with onboarding senior-level hires within the scope of a complex regulatory environment in the U.K. On our latest “Fintech Focus” podcast, host...more
The PRA has released an important statement on its approach to funded reinsurance. Our view is that the statement endorses the conceptual principle that funded reinsurance (particularly to offshore counterparties) should best...more
8/2/2024
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Risk Management ,
Solvency II ,
Standard Contractual Clauses ,
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As implementation of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) approaches, financial market participants and their technology service providers (both in and out of Europe) face a critical compliance deadline. The new...more
7/19/2024
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Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
EU ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Markets ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
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