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Mansion House: HMT updates policy on applying FSMA 2000 model of regulation to UK CRR

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published an update to its policy note on applying the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 model of regulation to the UK Capital Requirements Regulation (UK CRR). An earlier version of the policy...more

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Mansion House: UK government publishes draft Overseas Recognition Regimes Regulations and Guidance

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Alongside its Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, the UK government has laid before Parliament, a draft of the Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025 (the ORR...more

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Buy Now Pay Later - The Journey Continues (and the end is nearly in sight)

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In an exciting week for consumer credit lawyers, in addition to the consultation paper on the reform of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA), we also have HM Treasury’s response to the feedback it received from the 61...more

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PSR annual plan and budget

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The UK Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) has published its annual plan and budget for 2025/26. The foreword by Aidene Walsh, Chair of the PSR, references the government's announcement to incorporate the PSR into the FCA and...more

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UK Government Announces Draft Legislation for Regulating Cryptoassets

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On 29 April, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled draft legislation aimed at regulating cryptoassets at the International Fintech Growth Summit (IFGS) in London, sponsored by Latham & Watkins. The proposed legislation...more

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UK 2025 Regulatory Initiatives Grid published

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The Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives Forum (the Forum) has published the Regulatory Initiatives Forum Grid (the Grid), with the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) also updating its webpage. The previous Grid was...more

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The UK government’s Action Plan for regulators – a new approach?

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The government has published a policy paper containing an Action Plan for “A new approach to ensure regulators and regulation support growth”. The Action Plan shows a shift in approach towards regulation (including, but not...more

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Regulation in Flux, March 2025 - UK Government Proposes Action Plan on a “New Approach To Ensure Regulators and Regulation Support...

The UK’s Treasury ("HMT") has set out an Action Plan to ensure that regulation promotes growth and investment. Noting that while regulation has many benefits, the UK’s current stance is hindering its international...more

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HMT to legislate for the UK's move to T+1

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published a response to UK's Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST) report recommending a plan for the UK to move to a T+1 settlement cycle for securities trades. HMT accepts the recommendation of 12...more

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House of Lords Committee report on proposal to publicise enforcement investigations

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The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee (FSR Committee) published a report on the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) proposal to publicise enforcement investigations, in the spirit of "naming and...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority responds to Government call for regulators to support growth

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The Financial Conduct Authority has published a letter (dated January 16, 2025) from Nikhil Rathi, FCA Chief Executive, sent to the Government, setting out its work to ensure that it is supporting the Government's U.K. growth...more

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The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024

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The Banking Act 2009 (Wholesale Cash Oversight Fees) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 enabled the Bank of England to oversee certain...more

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The Markets in Financial Instruments (Equivalence) (Singapore) Regulations 2024

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The Markets in Financial Instruments (Equivalence) (Singapore) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum and de minimis assessment. The Regulations set out HM Treasury's determination that...more

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UK Regulations Amending Temporary Recognition and Marketing Regimes for CCPs and Collective Investment Schemes

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The Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 have been published, alongside an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations amend the...more

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HM Treasury Publishes Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions (Meaning of CRR Rules and Recognised Exchange) (Amendment)...

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HM Treasury has published the Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions (Meaning of CRR Rules and Recognised Exchange) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, together with an explanatory memorandum....more

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National Payments Vision: A Strategic Blueprint for the Future of UK Payments

On November 14, 2024, the UK government unveiled its National Payments Vision (the Vision), a strategy designed to reshape the UK’s payments ecosystem. This Vision responds to the findings of the 2023 Future of Payments...more

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Updated Draft UK Short Selling Regulations Published

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An updated draft version of the Short Selling Regulations 2024, alongside an explanatory memorandum and de minimis impact assessment, have been laid before Parliament. The draft Regulations establish a new legislative...more

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HM Treasury Publishes Consumer Composite Investments (Designated Activities) Regulations 2024

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The Regulations: (i) replace assimilated law in relation to the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation, establishing a new legislative framework for the regulation of Consumer Composite...more

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UK Regulators Finalize Rules on Critical Third Parties to the UK Financial Sector

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The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have published a joint policy statement on operational resilience for critical third parties (CTPs) in the U.K. financial sector, which includes their final...more

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Mansion House: UK Government Announces Further Reforms To The Wholesale Markets Framework

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HM Treasury has published a policy paper announcing further reforms to the U.K.'s wholesale markets framework, a key part of the latest Mansion House reforms HM Treasury has committed to legislate to amend the Markets in...more

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Mansion House: Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy

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HM Treasury has launched a call for evidence on a proposed Financial Services Growth & Competitiveness Strategy, a key part of the latest Mansion House reforms. Once developed, the Strategy will serve as the central guiding...more

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Mansion House: Response to Consultation on Future Regulatory Regime for ESG Ratings Providers

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Following its consultation, HM Treasury has published its response to the consultation on the future regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers, along with the draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated...more

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Key Takeaways From Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House Speech

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The UK Chancellor announces a growth-focused agenda for financial services. On 14 November 2024, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her first Mansion House speech....more

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Draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Addition of Relevant Enactments) Regulations 2024 Published

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The draft Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Addition of Relevant Enactments) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations add to the list of "relevant enactments" for...more

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UK Proposes New Approach To Regulate ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Market Amid Rising Consumer Debt Concerns

In the UK, 14 million people used “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) at least once in the six months leading up to January 2023. Frequent users were more than four times as likely as other consumers to have missed a payment on a...more

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