Capital internal models: PRA statement on 2021 supervisory benchmarking exercise -
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a statement to provide greater clarity for credit institutions that are in scope...more
Woolard Review sets out vision for unsecured credit - The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a report, to the FCA board on a review of change and innovation in the unsecured consumer credit market. ...more
UK and Switzerland to deepen cooperation on financial services - HM Treasury has published a press release announcing plans to move forward to the next stage of talks between the UK and Switzerland on an agreement on...more
Capital buffers: PRA modification by consent - The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a direction for modification by consent of 5.1 - 5.3 and 5.5 of the Capital Buffers Part of the PRA Rulebook....more
2/2/2021
/ Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Infectious Diseases ,
MREL ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK
LIBOR cessation: FCA speech - The FCA has published a speech given by Edwin Schooling Latter, FCA Director of Markets and Wholesale Policy, on being ready for life without LIBOR from the end of 2021. ...more
2/2/2021
/ CCPs ,
CSDR ,
EMIR ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Inter-Bank Offered Rates (IBORs) ,
Libor ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securities Regulation ,
UK
UK SMCR forms: PRA PS1/21 - Following consultation, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a policy statement, PS1/21, on updates to forms relating to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR or...more
COVID-19: FCA updates mortgage and consumer credit repossessions guidance - On 27 January 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a statement giving an update on mortgages, consumer credit, banking and...more
HM Treasury call for input on review of UK funds regime - HM Treasury has published a call for input on its review of the UK funds regime, covering tax, relevant areas of regulation and opportunities for reform....more
Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space): Insolvency Service guidance - The Insolvency Service (IS) has published guidance for creditors and money advisors about the debt respite scheme (Breathing Space), which comes into effect...more
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (Commencement No 2) Regulations 2020 - The Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (Commencement No 2) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1535) were made on 14 December 2020. ...more
MMF Regulation: ESMA updates reporting instructions -
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced that it has updated its validation rules regarding the EU Regulation on money market funds (MMF...more
Mainstream consumer credit lenders: FCA Dear Board of Directors letter on supervisory strategy -
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Dear Board of Directors letter sent to firms in the FCA's...more
Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 -
The Bank Recovery and Resolution (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1350) have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum....more
12/7/2020
/ Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) ,
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
CRD V ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Central Bank ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Holding Companies ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Moratorium ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Sharia Law ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
COVID-19: FCA updates statement on CBILS and BBLS -
On 10 November 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published an updated version of its statement on the regulation of firms in relation to the UK Coronavirus...more
11/16/2020
/ Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) ,
Deposit Guarantee Schemes Directive (DGSD) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
FSB ,
Global Systemically Important Banks (G-SIBs) ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Single Resolution Mechanism Regulation (SRMR) ,
UK
COVID-19: Consumer Credit (Enforcement, Default and Termination Notices) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 -
On 11 November 2020, the Consumer Credit (Enforcement, Default and Termination Notices) (Coronavirus)...more
Implementation of CRD V: PRA CP17/20 -
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper, CP17/20, setting out proposed changes to its rules, supervisory statements (SS) and statements of...more
10/26/2020
/ Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
CRD V ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Money Laundering ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK
COVID-19: FCA proposes additional guidance for insurance and premium finance firms on customers in financial difficulty -
The FCA has published draft additional guidance for insurance and premium finance firms, setting...more
10/26/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
ESRB ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FSB ,
HM Treasury ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Libor ,
UK ,
Whistleblowers
Brexit: HM Treasury update on financial services Brexit statutory instruments
HM Treasury has published an update on its work relating to statutory instruments (SIs) laid, or to be laid, under the European Union (Withdrawal)...more
10/20/2020
/ Big Tech ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dear CEO Letter ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Financial Transactions ,
FSB ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
RegTech ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Securitization ,
Stablecoins ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
Proprietary trading review: PRA report -
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published a report on the outcome of its proprietary trading review. The review was required under section 9 of the Financial...more
9/29/2020
/ Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
CRD IV Directive ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
European Central Bank ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Proprietary Trading ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
UK
COVID-19: FCA finalised guidance for mortgage firms -
On 14 September 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published finalised guidance containing additional guidance for mortgage firms in light of COVID-19....more
9/21/2020
/ Consumer Financial Products ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Credit ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Mortgages ,
Overdraft Fees ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
UK ,
Unsecured Debt
Branch and ATM closures or conversions: FCA FG20/3 -
Following consultation, the UK Financial Conduct (FCA) has published finalised guidance, FG20/3, on branch and ATM closures or conversions. The guidance applies to...more
COVID-19: PRA statement on application of IFRS 9 and capital requirements as mortgage payment deferrals come to an end -
On 26 August 2020, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a statement to clarify its...more
9/8/2020
/ Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
IFRS ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Libor ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
RTS ,
Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) ,
UK
COVID-19: FCA guidance for insurance and premium finance firms on customers in temporary financial difficulty -
On 11 August 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published updated finalised guidance setting out...more
8/14/2020
/ AML/CFT ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Dear CEO Letter ,
EU ,
European Banking Authority (EBA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Investment ,
RegTech ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
UK
COVID-19: PRA PS19/20 on FSCS temporary high balances coverage extension -
On 4 August 2020, the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a policy statement, PS19/20, on the Financial Services Compensation Scheme...more
8/11/2020
/ Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD) ,
Banks ,
Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Comment Period ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
FSCS ,
Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
TLAC ,
UK
We are delighted to present the Spring 2020 edition of Hogan Lovells’ Debt Capital Markets Global Insights. This draws together a collection of articles from across our global network, reflecting on current events and topical...more
2/24/2020
/ ABS ,
Brazil ,
Capital Markets ,
Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) ,
Credit Default Swaps ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Debt Market ,
EMIR ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Green Bonds ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
ISDA ,
Libor ,
Luxembourg Stock Exchange ,
Mexico ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ,
Noteholders ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Securitization ,
SFTR ,
SMCR ,
Sterling Overnight Index Average (SONIA) ,
Sterling Risk-Free Reference Rates (SRFRR) ,
UK