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Key takeaways from the White House digital assets report, a strategic framework for U.S. digital asset policy

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On July 30, 2025, the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets released its report titled “Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology” (the “Report”), which outlines the United States’...more

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UK FCA Primary Market Bulletin No.57

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin 57 (PMB 57), setting out updates to its technical notes to reflect the implementation of the new UK Listing Regime (UKLR). Specifically, the FCA...more

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ESMA confirms switch toward single volume cap in October

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a press release to confirm that, effective from October, the EU will transition from the current double volume cap (DVC) mechanism to a single volume cap...more

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EC consults on draft Delegated Regulation on fees payable to ESMA following BMR review

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The European Commission has published a proposed draft Delegated Regulation on supervisory fees under the revised EU Benchmarks Regulation...more

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HKEx Issues Conclusions on Optimizing IPO Price Discovery and Open Market Requirements

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This LawFlash breaks down the key conclusions of the HKEx’s consultation on optimizing IPO price discovery and open market requirements, which aimed to review the existing decades-long regulatory framework and enhance the...more

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UK FCA Primary Market Bulletin 56 published

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest edition of its newsletter for primary market participants, Primary Markets Bulletin 56...more

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SEC Permits In-Kind Creations and Redemptions for Crypto ETPs

On July 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signaled a significant policy shift, approving orders that permit in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs). This marks a...more

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UK Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regime

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The principal regulations governing offers of securities to the public and admissions of securities to trading on regulated markets in the United Kingdom, including the requirements for a prospectus, are contained in the UK...more

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UK FSMA 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 laid

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The UK FSMA 2000 (Markets in Financial Instruments) Amendment Regulations 2025 have been laid. The regulations extend the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) powers of direction to a new category of derivative, referred to...more

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The Capital Market Authority Issues Key Regulatory Enhancements Impacting Investment Funds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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On 9 July 2025, the Capital Market Authority (the “CMA”) has announced a series of significant regulatory enhancements aimed at furthering the development of the Kingdom’s investment fund industry. These amendments, effective...more

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FCA publishes final rules on POATR framework and UK Listing Rules

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final policy statement (PS25/9) to implement the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2024 (POATRs), which will replace the UK Prospectus Regulation....more

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FCA publishes final rules for firms operating public offer platforms

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final policy statement PS25/10, setting out the final rules for the new public offer platforms (POP) regime. This follows consultations in July 2024 and January of this...more

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Capital Markets & Governance Insights - July 2025

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In a broad reversal of course on proposed rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the leadership of former SEC Chair Gary Gensler, on June 12, 2025, the SEC issued a notice withdrawing fourteen of...more

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Capital Markets Insight: How to Know When You Need a Temporary CUSIP Number for Reopenings

If you are involved in issuing or trading securities, you are familiar with CUSIP numbers, the ninedigit alphanumeric codes that identify specific securities in the United States and Canada. What you may not know is that...more

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A Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Analisará os Critérios de Elegibilidade para Emissores Privados Estrangeiros (Foreign...

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Empresas latino-americanas com valores mobiliários registrados nos Estados Unidos, ou que pretendem registrá-los, devem ficar atentas. A SEC (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários dos EUA) publicou um “concept release” propondo...more

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Faqs – What US Clients Need to Know About PISCES – a New Secondary Private Stock Market in the UK

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WHAT ARE THE KEY DRIVERS FOR REFORM? The UK Treasury ("HMT") noted the following as drivers for reform: A key challenge for private companies is that, at early stages in their growth, there are no standardised ways...more

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New UK Prospectus Rules Published

- What is new: The FCA has published final rules for the new UK prospectus regime, introducing significant reforms such as a new 75% threshold for secondary issuances, new prospectus exemptions, permitting protected...more

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FSB final report on leverage in NBFI and data challenges work plan

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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has published its final report on leverage in non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) which highlights the significant role of NBFI leverage in recent financial stress episodes and...more

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Bank of England's FPC publishes July financial stability report

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The Bank of England's Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has published its July financial stability report alongside the record of its 27 June meeting. After assessing the risks to the UK financial system, the FPC reports that...more

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Leeds Reforms Set UK Government Agenda for Financial Services

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On 15 July 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her second Mansion House speech, having earlier that day announced the so-called Leeds Reforms to “position the UK as the number one destination for...more

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SEC in Discussion with Exchanges to Ease Public Company Regulations

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The SEC is reportedly in discussions with Nasdaq and NYSE about ways to ease the burden of becoming—and remaining—a public company....more

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Crypto Brief - Lowenstein Crypto Newsletter - July 17, 2025

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On July 16, Commissioner Hester M. Peirce gave a speech at London’s Guildhall with other financial regulators and industry leaders. In her speech, Commissioner Peirce highlighted the historic ties between the U.S. and the...more

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UK’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy: Welcome news for insurers

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The UK government’s Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy published on 15 July 2025, identifies insurance/reinsurance as one of the sectors with ‘priority growth opportunities’ and as such the Strategy sets...more

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Prospectus Rules: Reformed

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has finalised its rules for the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime, which will replace the existing UK Prospectus Regulation from 19 January 2026. The publication of the...more

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ESMA announces first CTP for bonds in the EU

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has announced the selection of Ediphy (fairCT), a fintech company, as the first consolidated tape provider for bonds in the EU. The decision marks a significant step...more

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