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FMSB consults on statement of good practice on unauthorised trading frameworks

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The Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) has published a transparency draft of its Statement of Good Practice (SoGP) on Unauthorised Trading Frameworks for consultation. This draft, which builds on FMSB's prior work on...more

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FCA Primary Market Bulletin No. 55

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published issue 55 of its Primary Market Bulletin (PMB 55). In PMB 55, the FCA: (i) provides feedback on its consultation in PMB 53, finalises 44 technical and procedural notes,...more

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FCA Launches Consultations on the New Prospectus Regime and Public Offer Platforms

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On 26 July 2024, the FCA published consultation papers on a new public offers and admissions to trading regime to replace the existing UK Prospectus Regulation, and on proposals to establish public offer platforms (POPs) as a...more

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The New UK Listing Regime Takes Shape as Further Detailed Proposals are Announced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority

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On 20 December 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a further consultation paper (CP23/31) (the “December Consultation Paper”) for reforming the UK listing regime....more

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FCA Consults on Revamped Guidance for Financial Promotions on Social Media

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Regulator clarifies that existing FCA rules will continue to apply but will also reflect the evolving landscape of financial promotions on social media. On 17 July 2023, the FCA published a guidance consultation (GC23/2)...more

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FCA Publishes Further Engagement Papers on Prospectus Reforms

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The FCA reveals its initial thinking on the regulatory framework for primary multilateral trading facilities and public offer platforms. On 13 July 2023, the FCA published its fifth and sixth engagement papers to solicit...more

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The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a heightened Consumer Duty on regulated firms

In December 2021, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a consultation paper publishing a revised proposed new Consumer Duty that would govern FCA-regulated firms’ interactions with retail clients. The...more

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UK Regulators Launch Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion

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Discussion Paper opens debate on potential new rules to improve diversity in financial services. On 7 July 2021, the FCA, the PRA, and the Bank of England published a joint Discussion Paper on diversity and inclusion in...more

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FCA proposes new Consumer Duty - TCF with bigger teeth?

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On 14 May 2021, the FCA published Consultation Paper CP21/13 outlining much-anticipated proposals relating to the standards expected of regulated firms to ensure the protection of retail consumers. The Consultation Paper...more

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FCA Proposes New Consumer Duty

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The FCA is proposing to set higher expectations for firms operating in retail markets. On 14 May 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/13) on introducing a new Consumer Duty....more

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‘Closing the door on dirty money’: the European Commission’s Anti–Money Laundering Action Plan

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On 7 May 2020, the European Commission (Commission) issued a comprehensive and ambitious Action Plan and public consultation designed to strengthen the European Union's (EU) legal framework to fight against money laundering...more

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Competition and Innovation in the UK’s New Payments Architecture

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Call for input: market players need to engage with the process for the procurement of the NPA - This Call for Input is part of the development of the Payment Systems Regulator’s (PSR) policy for the future regulation of...more

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The FCA consults on amendments to the SMCR: Excludes Head of Legal from the Senior Managers Regime and clarifies the scope of the...

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On 23 January 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP19/4) on optimising the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). This paper consults on a range of proposed amendments and...more

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FCA Consults on Further Amendments to the SMCR

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The FCA seeks to clarify the position of the Head of Legal and the scope of the Client Dealing Function. Key Points: ..The FCA is proposing to exclude the Head of Legal from the scope of the Senior Managers Regime. ...more

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FCA Publishes Policy Proposals and Handbook Changes Related to the Market Abuse Regulation

On November 5, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (Consultation Paper), which sets out the FCA’s proposal for the necessary changes to the FCA Handbook to implement the Market Abuse...more

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