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UK FCA Discussion Paper Proposes Crypto Regulatory Framework and Seeks Industry Feedback

As part of the UK government’s aim to create legislation establishing a regulatory framework for cryptoassets, on 2 May 2025 the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Discussion Paper DP25/1....more

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IOSCO publishes consultation report on AI in capital markets

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published a consultation report on the use cases, risks and challenges of AI in capital markets. The report, which is based on feedback from IOSCO's members...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Roadmap to Enhance Retail Investor Online Safety

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions has launched a new roadmap for retail investor online safety. The strategic initiative aims to safeguard retail investors worldwide from fraud, excessive risk, and...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Publishes Report on Transition Plan Disclosures

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions has published a report on transition plan disclosures. The report sets out how transition plan disclosures can support the objectives of investor protection and market...more

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International Organization of Securities Commissions Final Report on Voluntary Carbon Markets

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions has finalized a report on promoting the financial integrity and orderly functioning of the Voluntary Carbon Markets. The final report includes a set of 21 good...more

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Securities and markets regulatory news, June 2021

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DvP clients: FCA and PRA Dear CRO letter on counterparty credit exposure management and controls - The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have published a letter to chief risk...more

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Securities and markets regulatory news, November 2020 # 2

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EMIR: ESMA report on post-trade risk reduction services - The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report on post-trade risk reduction (PTRR) services under the European Market Infrastructure...more

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Quick Cash – FCA and Pre-emption Group Announce a Series of Temporary Recommendations to Assist Companies in Raising Capital...

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Yesterday, 8 April 2020, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced a series of measures in response to the coronavirus crisis designed to help issuers raise new capital while retaining an appropriate degree of investor...more

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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Consults on New Climate-Related Disclosure Requirements following TCFD Recommendations

In March 2020, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) released a consultation paper entitled: “Proposals to enhance climate-related disclosures by listed issuers and clarification of existing disclosure obligations”...more

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): UK FCA and EU ESMA Issue Statements on Pandemic

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The EU watchdog, The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), which coordinates securities market supervision across the 27 countries of the European Union, announced on March 11 that it was prepared to use its...more

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S.90A FSMA: Two strikes and its (not) out for Tesco

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In an important judgment on the interpretation of section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, Tesco Plc failed to strike out two group litigation actions brought in relation to allegedly false and misleading...more

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Restructuring the next wave of cov-lite debt

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Cov-lite loans can leave lenders with limited restructuring options, but creative lenders will still find ways to bring debtors to the table - Recent data shows that investor protection in loan documents has fallen to its...more

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FCA cites price volatility and ‘FOMO’ in proposal to ban the sale of crypto-derivatives to retail clients

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On 3 July 2019, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority published a consultation paper in which it proposed to prohibit the sale to all retail clients of derivatives and Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs) that reference certain types...more

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Cross-Border Cannabis Investment: Managing Money Laundering Risk

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Canada legalised recreational cannabis in October 2018 and it may be that other countries follow suit. UK and US investors, and those who facilitate investments in legal recreational cannabis businesses overseas, need to be...more

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Troubled Waters of the UK's Labour Platform: Can Investment Protection and Arbitration be a Lifeline?

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Investors in the water industry in the UK are well advised to consider if their shareholding structure affords them appropriate investment treaty protection and access to investment arbitration in the event of possible...more

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Italy Readies Measures for a No-Deal Brexit

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On January 24, 2019 the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance ("MEF") published a press release announcing that the Italian government has readied a set of measures necessary to ensure full continuity for financial markets...more

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UK Conduct Regulator Consults on Illiquid Assets and Open-Ended Funds

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on illiquid assets and open ended funds, following responses from stakeholders to a discussion paper it issued early in 2017. After observing the impact of...more

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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - April 2018 #2

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

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Key Takeaways from the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Review into the Asset Management Market

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On 28 June 2017, the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published its final report in relation to its review of the UK asset management market. The report sets out a package of reform proposals designed to address certain...more

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UK Market Abuse Regime Extends Its Reach: Implications for Issuers

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Companies trading on either the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market or AIM should ensure that their systems and procedures reflect changes to their disclosure and other obligations arising from the implementation of the new...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Fines Aviva for Client Asset and Money Failings

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The Financial Conduct Authority published the final notice issued to Aviva Pension Trustees UK Limited and Aviva Wrap UK Limited, fining the firms £8,246,800 for failing to have adequate controls and oversight arrangements to...more

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Simpler or simplistic? The Prospectus Regulation

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The European Commission has continued in its drive towards a European Capital Markets Union by proposing measures in the Prospectus Regulation which it hopes will revamp the current prospectus regime. We are told that...more

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