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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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ESG and Defence in the UK and EU – navigating the politics and legal requirements to include defence projects in sustainable...

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Increasing global security concerns (coupled with changes on the global political scene) have led governments to increase their budgets for defence spending. In this briefing we consider how compatible defence sector...more

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FCA supports move towards faster settlement cycle for fund trades

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a press release welcoming a joint statement from asset management trade associations supporting the transition to faster settlement of trades in funds. Effective from 11...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2025

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation....more

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Private Markets Update | Summer 2024

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The Private Markets Update highlights key developments emerging from private markets across Europe, the UK and the United States, exploring the cross-border issues that matter to investors and sponsors in alternative assets. ...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Stock Exchanges / Clearing Houses / Trading Venues

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Cautious deployment of M&A war chests while concerns relating to IPO and equity market trading buoyancy continue. Current market: Fewer M&A deals as Europe's FMI tectonic plates digest acquisitions of yesteryear...more

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Sector trends - September 2024: Consumer Finance

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UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Consumer Finance - Current market: Inflexion point for UK & European consumer lending - We are seeing: Significant consolidation activity: ...more

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2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

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We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance...more

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The “Retailisation” of Private Funds – Key Considerations for Private Fund Managers

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The “retailisation” of private funds has been one of the industry’s most significant trends in recent years, with fund managers seeking sources of capital beyond their usual institutional, professional and sophisticated...more

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The New UK Securitisation Rules : A Practical Overview and Comparison

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On 30 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published Policy Statement PS24/4 (“PS24/4”) setting out the final FCA Securitisation Sourcebook (“SECN”). Subject to the repeal of the Securitisation Regulation...more

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European Commission Consults on Changes to the SFDR Regime

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The European Commission recently launched two consultations — a public consultation and a targeted consultation (collectively, the Consultations) — seeking stakeholders’ feedback on potential changes to the Sustainable...more

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UK Investment Research Review Signifies Further EU-UK Divergence on Unbundling Research Rules

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The report and recommendations of the UK Investment Research Review were published on July 10, 2023. The recommendations have been accepted by the government and the Financial Conduct Authority has committed to prioritizing...more

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UK Investment Research Review: Reforming MiFID II and Revitalising Investment Research in the UK Public Markets

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In July 2023, the Investment Research Review (the Review) commissioned by the UK government published its findings into investment research in UK capital markets. The Review made the following seven recommendations, seeking...more

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European Commission Publishes Retail Investment Strategy

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On May 24, 2023, the European Commission published a Retail Investment Strategy package aimed at enhancing retail investor protections across the EU and encouraging participation in the EU capital markets. The package...more

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The Future of Asset Management Regulation – The FCA’s Post-Brexit Review

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Background On 20 February 2023, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a discussion paper (DP23/2) on updating and improving the UK regime for asset management (the “Discussion Paper”). As part...more

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The JSE Continues its Trend to “Go Green”

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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (the "FSCA") has approved amendments to the JSE Debt Listing Requirements (the "Requirements") so as to introduce a new issuance platform stemming from the JSE – known as the "Transition...more

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Brexit & Financial Services: Preparing for the End of the Transition Period

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With the end of the Brexit transition period looming, many financial services firms are asking what they need to do between now and the end of the year to ensure regulatory compliance. In this episode of our Connected With...more

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Finding the ‘S’ in ESG: Boardroom and Employee Considerations

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Investors have historically overlooked social factors amid a focus on the environmental and governance counterparts as they assess the merit of an investment. This may have been due in part to the difficulty in quantifying...more

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FCA Fails to Find Its Watersheds Moment in Adams v. Options SIPP UK LLP

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The English High Court’s findings are likely to have wide implications, not just for SIPP operators but for all regulated firms. Key Points: ..Regulatory obligations are not intended to take precedence over contractual...more

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In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2020

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Welcome to the 2020 edition of In Principle. With the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU) on31 January 2020, and moving into a transition period which will last until 31 December 2020, Brexit of courselooms...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Near Final Changes to Handbook Implementing the EU Prospectus Regulation

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a Policy Statement containing its near final rules implementing the EU Prospectus Regulation, which will be set out in the FCA's new Prospectus Regulation Rules sourcebook....more

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In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2018 – The World of Financial Regulation as the UK Prepares to Exit the...

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There is much for authorised firms to consider in the year ahead. Firms have been through the intensive period of the enactment of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), but must now step up their...more

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EU PRIIPs Regulation – Relevance to Fund Managers Explained

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Background - On 1 January 2018, European Union (EU) Regulation (No 1286/2014)[1] on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) comes into force. It will require that a...more

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Financial Conduct Authority’s Asset Management Review – Authorised Funds Shake Up

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On 28 June 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the Asset Management Market Study Final Report (the “Asset Management Review”) as well as a Consultation Paper setting out some proposed changes to the FCA’s...more

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FCA Announces Review on Availability of Information Before IPO

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May 2017 On 1 March 2017, the FCA published a consultation paper proposing a number of policies aimed at improving the information made available to investors during the initial public offering ("IPO") process. The paper also...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2017

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The FCA and PRA announced changes to enforcement process with the aim of strengthening the transparency and effectiveness of enforcement decision-making processes. Some of the changes have already come into force, the rest...more

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