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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks | Issue 31

Katten's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity Quick Clicks is a monthly newsletter highlighting the latest news and legal developments involving privacy, data and cybersecurity issues across the globe....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK Financial Insights from Katten | Issue 24

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Publishes New Proposals for Buy Now, Pay Later Regulation: One-Year Countdown to July 2026 Implementation

- What is new: The FCA has published Consultation Paper 25/23 proposing new regulations for Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, now termed deferred-payment credit (DPC), with rules coming into force on 15 July 2026. - Why it...more

K&L Gates LLP

Key Takeaways: Secondary Sanctions—United Kingdom Issues Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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On 14 July 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office released important sanctions guidance aimed specifically at non-UK companies operating outside the United Kingdom, with a special focus on...more

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UK SMCR overhaul: understanding the FCA, PRA and HM Treasury's proposals for reform

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Since its inception in 2016, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) has served as a cornerstone of the UK’s financial services regulatory landscape, designed to enhance individual accountability and raise...more

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Mansion House: HMT consultation on FOS and joint FCA and FOS consultation on modernising the financial redress system

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HM Treasury (HMT) has published a consultation paper setting out proposed reforms to the UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS), in tandem with the joint UK Financial Conduct Authority and FOS consultation paper (CP25/22) on...more

Mayer Brown

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of July 21, 2025

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

UK Parliament Committee Recommends Significant Expansion of Corporate Forced Labor Compliance Obligations

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On July 25, the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights issued its report Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. This 99 page report explores forced labor in UK supply chains and makes recommendations for addressing the...more

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UK Pensions: Joint DB and DC trustee agenda—August 2025

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Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

Tougher UK Sanctions Penalties on the Horizon as Consultation is Launched

On 22 July 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”) published a consultation paper proposing significant reforms to its civil enforcement processes. The proposals aim to enhance the effectiveness,...more

IR Global

Code of conduct

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Q1: How can businesses in your jurisdiction adopt AI and automation responsibly, and what guidance are you offering to ensure regulatory compliance?...more

King & Spalding

EU & UK AI Round-up – July 2025

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Over the last few months, organisations have accelerated efforts to engage with the requirements of the EU AI Act as we fast approach the date for when rules relating to general purpose AI models (“GPAI models”) come into...more

Paul Hastings LLP

From Burden to Balance: UK Moves to Streamline NSIA Regime

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On 22 July 2025, the UK Cabinet Office announced a package of proposed reforms to the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) 2021 aimed at streamlining the regime and easing the burden facing businesses who trigger NSIA...more

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FAQs on Proposed Reforms to the UK Senior Managers and Certification Regime

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The Senior Managers & Certification Regime ("SM&CR") has been a cornerstone of the UK’s individual accountability regulatory framework for banks, insurers and other regulated firms since its introduction in the wake of the...more

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Maintaining Information Preservation and Management Vigilance in an Age of Apparent Reduced Law Enforcement

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Corporate legal departments are busy. They face new privacy regulations, ever-shifting trade policies, developments in artificial intelligence, and an unending stream of breaking news. It is difficult to keep up, and lately,...more

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UK Pensions: what’s new this week? July 21, 2025

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Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Mansion House speech - The chancellor gave her second...more

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FCA final report on credit information market study

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its feedback to the interim working group's final report on credit information market governance, which was developed in response to the FCA's Credit Information Market...more

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The FCA's Developing Approach to Nonfinancial Misconduct by Individuals in the Financial Services Sector

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On 2 July 2025, the United Kingdom (UK) Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Consultation Paper and Policy Statement (CP25/18) on tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services....more

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What You Need to Know About the United Kingdom Issuing Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published guidance on United Kingdom’s Russia sanctions compliance for non-UK businesses operating outside the United Kingdom (the Guidance). It also...more

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FCA launches new and improved Handbook website

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of its new and improved FCA Handbook website. The website, currently in a beta version, retains all existing features but seeks to offer improved navigation,...more

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FCA finalised guidance on the treatment of PEPs

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published finalised guidance on the treatment of Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) under the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer)...more

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Corporate Criminal Responsibility Set for Reform in the UK: The Crime and Policing Bill

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Corporate criminal responsibility in the UK is poised for further reform as the Crime and Policing Bill 2025 (CPB) advances through Parliament. Currently through the House of Commons, and now in the House of Lords, the...more

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UK FCA finalises rules on NFM and launches consultation on new Handbook guidance

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper CP25/18 (CP) on tackling non-financial misconduct (NFM) in financial services, building on its 2023 consultation on diversity and inclusion in the...more

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UK employment developments July 2025

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As we move into the second half of 2025, several important developments are emerging that HR, legal and compliance teams should have on their radar. Employment Rights Bill: strategic planning starts now - The Employment...more

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The UK Takeover Panel’s Guidance on “Stub Equity” In Take-Private Transactions

On 3 July 2025, the UK Takeover Panel (Panel) published a new Practice Statement 36 (PS 36), which provides formal guidance on how the Panel will interpret and apply the Takeover Code to an “unlisted share alternative” (known...more

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