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Consolidated Q&A on PRIIPs KID updated

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The Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) has updated its consolidated Q&A on the EU packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) key information document...more

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The Edinburgh Reforms - Two Years On

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When the Edinburgh Reforms were announced on 9 December 2022, they were billed as an ambitious set of reforms. Two years on, we assess which of the measures have been completed, which remain outstanding, and whether they have...more

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The New CCI Regulations: Changes to the UK PRIIPs Regime

Following a series of consultations, and as part of its wider overhaul of the UK’s financial services regime, in November 2023, the UK government published a draft statutory instrument that will replace existing European...more

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Regulation Round Up - December 2023

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in December 2023: 21 December - UK / Swiss Regulatory...more

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Regulation Round Up - October 2023

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Fund Tokenisation: The Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a press release announcing that it has joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Project Guardian, a collaborative initiative with the financial industry...more

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Regulation Round Up - July 2023

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31 July - ESG: The European Commission adopted a Commission Delegated Regulation, setting out the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (“ESRS”), together with a Q&A (see press release). The ESRS specify...more

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Regulation Round Up - May 2022

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Welcome to the Regulation Round Up, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation. Key developments in May 2022: 31 May - Key developments in May 2022: The European...more

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Regulation Round Up - January 2022

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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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Regulation Round Up - December 2021

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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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Regulation Round Up - September 2021

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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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Funds and asset management regulatory news, August 2021

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ESG and sustainable investment funds: FCA guiding principles On 19 July 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Dear Chair letter addressed to the chairs of authorised fund managers (AFMs) on improving the...more

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FCA Consults on Post-Brexit Changes to PRIIPS Regulation

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UK rules will diverge from the much-criticised EU framework. On 20 July 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/23) on amending the UK PRIIPs Regulation. The FCA has long held concerns about the PRIIPs...more

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Funds and asset management regulatory news, July 2021 #2

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UK open-ended funds review: BoE and FCA conclusions On 13 July 2021, the Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out the conclusions of their joint review into UK open-ended funds in a section on...more

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Taskforce Proposes New Approach to Financial Regulation in the UK

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A report from the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform provides recommendations for how the UK can “re-imagine” its approach to regulation post-Brexit. On 16 June 2021, the Taskforce on Innovation,...more

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FCA Publishes Review of Asset Managers’ Implementation of MiFID II Product Governance Rules

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FCA found instances of non-compliance with the product governance rules which, in its view, increases the risk of investor harm. Background - On 26 February 2021, the FCA published a webpage setting out eight asset...more

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Financial institutions general regulatory news, February 2021 # 2

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UK and Switzerland to deepen cooperation on financial services - HM Treasury has published a press release announcing plans to move forward to the next stage of talks between the UK and Switzerland on an agreement on...more

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Financial Services Bill introduced in UK Parliament

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The Financial Services Bill was introduced in Parliament on 21 October 2020. According to the UK Government, the Bill is designed to “ensure the UK’s world-leading financial services sector continues to thrive and grasp new...more

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HM Treasury Policy Statement Addresses Pressing Concerns With PRIIPs Regulation

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The UK government has proposed amendments to the UK PRIIPs regime with performance information in the KID to differ from the EU “performance scenario” requirement. On 30 July 2020, HM Treasury published a policy statement...more

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Financial institutions general regulatory news, August 2020

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COVID-19: FCA guidance consultation on cancellations and refunds - On 31 July 2020, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a guidance consultation on cancellation (for example, of holidays and events) and...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – February 2020

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Dormant assets scheme: HM Treasury and DCMS consult on expansion - HM Treasury and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) jointly published on 21 February 2020, a consultation paper on expanding the...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – January 2020

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for January 2020 has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. In this...more

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Brexit: 10 Commonly Asked Questions

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Q&As for UK Regulated Firms - Although the general election result has provided some certainty in relation to what happens next from a Brexit perspective, there are still many outstanding questions. In addition, a large...more

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Private Bank Briefing: Issues Impacting the Private Bank Sector

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On 23 January 2019, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP19/4) concerning further amendments to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). For private banks which are already subject to the SMCR, the...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2019

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1 February - The Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published a press release announcing that it has agreed with the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") and other European Union securities regulators...more

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Corporate Insurance Newsletter – February 2019

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The Hogan Lovells’ Corporate Insurance Newsletter for February has been published. This provides a round-up of UK, EU and international regulatory developments relevant to UK based insurance market participants. ...more

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