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UK FCA issues updated Enforcement Information Guide

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority published an updated Enforcement Information Guide, which reflects changes in the FCA Handbook to its revised Enforcement Guide (ENFG) and the Decision Procedure and Penalties manual (DEPP)....more

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BoE and PRA issue joint consultation on amendments to UK EMIR reporting standards

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The Bank of England and the UK Financial Conduct Authority have published a joint consultation paper proposing amendments to the UK EMIR trade repository reporting requirements, using their powers under article 9 of UK EMIR...more

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FCA webpage for international wholesale firms looking to undertake business in UK

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a new webpage for international wholesale firms seeking authorisation to operate in the UK under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA)....more

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Bank of England Consults on Fundamental Rules for Financial Market Infrastructure Firms

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The Bank of England has published a consultation on fundamental rules for financial market infrastructure firms. The BoE proposes to introduce a set of fundamental rules for FMIs incorporated in the U.K. The aim of the...more

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UK Regulators Publish Final Rules for Critical Third Parties

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The new regime will take effect on 1 January 2025, but will not diminish the responsibilities of financial services firms relying on the services of critical third parties....more

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Court of Appeal confirms FCA power to impose single-firm redress schemes

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The UK Court of Appeal has confirmed that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has the power to impose single-firm schemes of redress where it considers this is desirable to satisfy one of its statutory operational...more

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AI and Machine Learning in UK financial services: the public response to the FCA and PRA

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In our previous alert, we discussed the emerging trends for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services and mentioned a joint paper published by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial...more

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FCA’s Introduction of a Gateway for Firms to Approve Financial Promotions

On September 12, 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Policy Statement PS23/13 (the “Policy Statement”) setting out its final position on the introduction of a new gateway for firms that approve...more

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Financial Conduct Authority Announces Its First Criminal Prosecution Under The UK Money Laundering Regulations

The FCA has announced its first criminal prosecution under the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations. This is undoubtedly a very significant development for the FCA and should be seen as a warning to firms within scope of the...more

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A Multifaceted Maze: The FCA's Role and Powers in Distressed Situations

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The last five years have seen a substantial increase in the number and variety of regulated firms operating in the United Kingdom, with the development in particular of financial services provided by new technology firms,...more

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UK Central Securities Depositaries Regulations 2017 Published

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HM Treasury has published the Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations implement, in part, certain Articles of the EU Central Securities Depositaries...more

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Funds Bulletin - February 2017

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Funds Bulletin (a monthly round-up of topical legal, regulatory and tax issues affecting the fund industry). Features our summary of the FSCP's position paper on the impact of Brexit on financial services consumers, as well...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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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - November 2016

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In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset managers and...more

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Upper Tribunal Declines To Suspend Effect Of FCA Decision Notice Refusing Application For Part 4A Permission

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In this decision report we consider the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) in which the Upper Tribunal declined to suspend the effect of a decision notice that had been issued to a firm, Money Matcher...more

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Blog: ILS Provisions Added To The Bank Of England & Financial Services Bill, As It Makes Its Way Through The House Of Lords

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The UK government has proposed amendments to the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill (the Bill), which if enacted, would pave the way for Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) and collateralised reinsurance business...more

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