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HMT policy statement on the Appointed Representatives Regime: addressing key gaps and proposals for

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The appointed representatives regime has been around longer than many of us might realise, having been introduced in 1986, and so predating our beloved Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) by some years. No doubt,...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Israel’s Latest Attempt to Increase Competition in the Banking Sector

On August 6, 2025, the interministerial team to increase competition in the retail banking sector (established by Israel’s Minister of Finance in collaboration with the Governor of the Bank of Israel) published its...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Premium Finance Study: Concerns Raised but No Regulatory Changes Proposed

- What is new: Preliminary findings from the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) market study of premium finance, which focuses on motor and home insurance, highlight concerns about affordability, value and transparency,...more

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Navigating the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Strategic considerations for financial institutions

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Just two years into the implementation of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), financial institutions are already experiencing its significant impact. The Regulation’s broad scope, extensive data collection requirements...more

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PRA publishes 2024/2025 secondary competitiveness and growth report

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The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has published its 2024/25 competitiveness and growth report, setting out how it has advanced its secondary competitiveness and growth objective (SCGO). The SCGO was introduced...more

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UK CMA review of the SME Banking Undertakings 2002

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed its decision to review the remaining SME Banking Undertakings 2002 and has launched its consultation seeking views on whether the undertakings need to be updated....more

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UK PSR consults on remedies following market review of card scheme and processing fees

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its consultation CP25/1 on potential remedies to address findings following the PSR's final report (published on 6 March) on its review of card schemes and processing fees....more

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ECB flags reliance of EU card payments on international schemes

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a report on card schemes and processors. The report provides an updated analysis of the development of card schemes and processing entities in EU member states...more

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Big Tech and digital wallets: Regulatory perimeter under review following feedback to UK FCA and PSR call for information

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Potential issues identified from stakeholder feedback to the FCA and PSR call for information include insufficient competition between digital wallets and between payment systems within digital wallets. The majority of...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Fintech trade group argues to sustain open banking rule

On February 12, a trade group representing the fintech industry filed a motion to intervene in a pending lawsuit regarding the CFPB’s final rule on open banking, in order to defend it. The suit was filed originally by a bank...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Updates No-Action Letter and Compliance Assistance Sandbox Policies to Spur Innovation

On January 3, 2025, the CFPB announced a reboot of its no-action letter and compliance assistance sandbox policy, aimed at promoting consumer-beneficial innovation in financial services. The new policies are designed to...more

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CFPB Finalizes Proposed Open Banking Rule on Personal Financial Data Rights

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Background on Open Banking and the CFPB - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently finalized a rule on personal financial data rights (Rule), implementing Section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act...more

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Brussels Regulatory Brief: Winter 2023-2024

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Antitrust and Competition - The European Court of Justice Held Rules Set by Sports Governing Bodies Must Comply With EU Competition Law - On 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) held in a preliminary ruling...more

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