Numerous jurisdictions across the globe are developing their own cryptoasset regulatory frameworks—the UK is no exception. Cryptoasset businesses overseas looking to enter the UK market, or to offer services to customers in...more
Digitalisation and the application of key technologies, such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), are reshaping the landscape of global finance. In this report, TheCityUK has collaborated with Hogan Lovells to consider the...more
1/23/2025
/ Blockchain ,
Capital Markets ,
Digital Assets ,
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Markets ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
HM Treasury ,
Innovation ,
Regulatory Reform ,
UK
On 26 November 2024, the FCA published a number of communications relating to its approach to developing the future cryptoassets regime for the UK, including a roadmap for the development and introduction of the UK’s...more
On 9 September 2024, the FCA confirmed that it is offering “limited temporary flexibility” until 2 April 2025 for firms to comply with the ‘naming and marketing’ rules under the UK Sustainability Disclosure Requirements....more
The outlook for 2023 looks uncertain, following another tumultuous year. The collapse of a number of large cryptocurrency exchanges has shone another spotlight on the digital asset market. The financial system’s resilience...more
At our recent global conference we held in partnership with Global Digital Finance, our keynote speaker suggested that the three major drivers for financial institution regulators and policy makers for the next few years...more
Hogan Lovells was an associate sponsor of the Global ABS 2021 Conference held in London. Partners Sharon Lewis (Head of Financial Institutions Sector) and Michael Thomas (a partner in the financial services team), alongside...more
The current situation is fast-moving. The information below reflects our understanding of payment moratoria measures and other reliefs related to the COVID-19 pandemic as at 9 June 2020. In many cases the legislation,...more
The current situation is fast-moving in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many financial supervisory and regulatory authorities as well as local governments have issued measures which are relevant for financial institutions...more
4/28/2020
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Capital Requirements ,
EU ,
European Central Bank ,
Federal Reserve ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FSB ,
IOSCO ,
Loans ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Short Selling ,
UK
Lehman Brothers’ collapse a decade ago changed the financial services industry and brought about stronger regulation around the world. Now efforts to relax those regulations have emerged in both the US and UK – amid a turn...more