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UK Financial Services Reform: Strategic Opportunities for Asset Managers

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The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at recalibrating the regulatory environment, unlocking productive capital, and reinforcing the country’s status as a global financial hub. For asset...more

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Greenwashing in UK Asset Management: Deceptive Sustainability Claims

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In an era where environmental consciousness is increasingly shaping consumer behaviour and investment decisions, asset management firms in the UK are under significant pressure to demonstrate their commitment to...more

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Mansion House: Leeds Reforms

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HM Treasury has published a press release confirming a significant package of measures aimed at making the UK the prime destination for financial services by 2035, referred to as the "Leeds Reforms"...more

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Further Reform for UK Private Fund Managers: The Government’s Road Map for Growth in Financial Services

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On 15 July 2025, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her Mansion House 2025 speech unveiling the Leeds Reforms, a programme for financial services reforms to drive investment and growth in the sector....more

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UK Government publishes 10-year industrial strategy plan

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The UK Government has published a policy paper outlining its industrial strategy. The strategy centres around eight priority sectors (the IS-8), including financial services. The UK government's ambition is to establish the...more

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Regulation Round Up - May 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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FCA Handbook Notice 130

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Handbook Notice 130, which outlines updates to the FCA Handbook, including changes for fund managers stemming from the recommendations of the Investment Research Review...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Stablecoins: Regulatory Issues for UK and EU Banks To Consider

As the market for stablecoins continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, financial institutions in the UK and EU are increasingly exploring whether and how to engage with them, whether for treasury, payments, settlement...more

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FCA speech on approach to NBFI leverage

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a speech by Sarah Pritchard, executive director of consumers, competition and international, on the FCA's approach to non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI) leverage....more

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UK Unauthorised Co-ownership Alternative Investment Funds (Reserved Investor Fund) Regulations 2025 published

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The Unauthorised Co-ownership Alternative Investment Funds (Reserved Investor Fund) Regulations 2025 have been published, along with an explanatory memorandum. The regulations support the Government's introduction of the...more

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Amid Chaos, Regulatory Change Continues Apace, March 2025 - The UK’s FCA Reports on Findings From Review of Valuations for Private...

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") has published findings from its multi-firm review of valuation processes for private market assets.  Given the UK’s status as the largest centre for private market asset...more

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Corporate Governance Key developments

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Updated Principles of Remuneration - On the 9 October 2024, the Investment Association (‘IA’), a trade body for UK investment managers, published the Principles of Remuneration (the Principles). IA members are...more

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The UK Proposes to Extend the Ability to Bundle Payments for Research

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") is proposing to extend the payment optionality it has proposed for institutional investors to pooled funds, including UCITS management companies, full scope UK Alternative...more

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Draft UK Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Retail Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 Published

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The draft Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (Retail Disclosure) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 have been published, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations make transitional amendments to...more

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UK Prudential Regulation Authority Consults on Restatement of UK Capital Requirements Regulation Rulebook Requirements

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The U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority has published a consultation on its proposals to restate, and in some cases modify, the U.K. Capital Requirements Regulation requirements relating to the definition of own funds in its...more

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Investing in Fintechs – Navigating the UK Regulatory Approval Process

As the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) consider feedback to their consultation on guidance regarding the UK change-in-controller regime (consultation paper 25/23), we provide a...more

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The Pensions Brief - July 2024

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ESG – compliance review findings - The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published the findings from its review of how trustees are complying with their wider ESG duties. The review concludes that while 99% of trustees of...more

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Global ESG Insights - May 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly ESG Insights providing you with a summary of the key developments from around the world. Global - IFRS Foundation releases jurisdictional adoption guide for ISSB Standards- On...more

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10 lessons in sustainability regulation

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Creating an effective regulatory framework will be critical to deliver Net Zero. But does that mean more – or less – regulation? From trade agreements to taxonomies, carbon adjustment mechanisms to corporate sustainability...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Fintech Focus Podcast | Are Regulators Dictating Fintech Deal Terms?

Skadden presents the inaugural episode of our podcast “Fintech Focus,” which will explore current trends, news and developments in the fintech space. European counsel and host Joseph Kamyar kicks off the series with colleague...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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

FCA Finalises UK Sustainable Investment Rules, With More To Follow After Further Consultation

On 28 November 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled its Policy Statement PS 23/16 (Policy Statement), which sets out the final rules for sustainability disclosure and investment labels (SDR Rules). The...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Capital Ratio: Roundup of Upcoming UK Regulatory Reforms for Financial Institutions

UK regulators have recently announced a number of reforms for banks and other financial institutions. - On 23 November 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (together,...more

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UK Fund Tokenization: A Greenlight and Blueprint for Implementation

On 24 November 2023, the industry-led Technology Working Group of HM Treasury’s Asset Management Taskforce (Group) released an interim report (Report) outlining a strategic blueprint for the implementation of fund...more

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FCA Finds Further Improvement Needed on Design, Delivery, and Disclosure of ESG Funds

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The FCA has set out good and poor practices for asset managers to consider in relation to funds with ESG or sustainable characteristics. On 16 November 2023, the FCA published the findings from its review of how asset...more

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