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12/10/2024 11:04:58 AM

FCA outlines Consumer Duty focus areas for 2024/25

By Sara Cody

In response to industry feedback that it would be useful to have all Consumer Duty areas of focus listed together, the FCA has published...

6/4/2025 12:28:53 PM

EU securities authority launches AI survey

By Raza Naeem Simon Treacy

The European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a survey on the take-up of AI in the securities sector. ESMA will use the...

6/4/2025 11:17:44 AM

All the changes in the FCA's new Enforcement Guide

By Elizabeth Dowd Sara Cody Duncan Campbell

The FCA has a shiny new Enforcement Guide (ENFG) replacing its old EG. It's in force immediately. Here's a link to another post where we...

6/4/2025 11:09:03 AM

The FCA’s new Enforcement Guide has landed – including its new investigations publicity policy

By Elizabeth Dowd Sara Cody Duncan Campbell

The FCA has a shiny new Enforcement Guide (ENFG) replacing its old EG (last updated in January 2021) with immediate effect. All of the...

6/4/2025 9:53:58 AM

New “streamlined” UK Stewardship Code issued

By Premlata Fagan Raza Naeem

The Financial Reporting Council has now finalised its updates to the UK Stewardship Code and published the final version. The Stewardship...

6/3/2025 3:31:08 PM

FCA proposes rules for stablecoin issuance and cryptoasset custody

By Olivia Murphy

The FCA has taken a significant step on its cryptoassets roadmap by opening a consultation on rules for stablecoin issuers and...

6/2/2025 10:59:51 AM

Consumer Duty Board Reporting: Guidance Document and Linklaters Advice Services

By Sara Cody Oli Palmer Jankee Gohil

The FCA requires firms to prepare a report for their Board on Consumer Duty compliance at least annually. Firms are in the process of...

6/2/2025 9:54:56 AM

FCA proposes MiFID-style capital requirements for crypto firms

By James Morris

The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on capital requirements for cryptoasset firms. Crypto firms that have not previously had to...

5/23/2025 2:48:39 PM

FCA seeks feedback on proposed mortgage reforms

By Clare Whittle Emily Rainbird

The FCA is inviting stakeholder feedback on proposed reforms to simplify its mortgage framework and support sustainable home ownership...

5/23/2025 12:57:49 PM

What’s in STOR? ACER reports on its market surveillance findings

By Oli Palmer Declan Mcloughlin

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators has published, for the first time, two reports on energy market surveillance as...

5/21/2025 11:46:58 AM

PRA clarifies approach to international banks branch & subsidiary supervision and branch reporting: PS6/25 (updating SS5/21)

By Premlata Fagan

Having consulted on proposed updates to its supervisory statement (SS5/21) on its approach to international banks and subsidiary...

5/20/2025 7:22:28 PM

European Parliament drafts demand for Commission to spell out how financial regulation applies to AI

By Victoria McGowan

A committee of the European Parliament has published a draft report on the impact of artificial intelligence on the financial sector. The...

5/19/2025 4:39:32 PM

FCA supervisory interventions drop below 2015 levels

By Duncan Campbell

Contrary to the FCA's strident rhetoric about assertive supervisory action, the number of published FCA supervisory notices, requirement...

5/19/2025 2:42:48 PM

Reform of the Consumer Credit Act: Phase 1

By Clare Whittle Premlata Fagan Emily Rainbird

HM Treasury has released a consultation paper proposing reform of the Consumer Credit Act. The consultation closes on 21 July 2025. A...

5/19/2025 10:13:05 AM

UK to regulate buy-now, pay-later: Your next instalment is due

By Harry Eddis Clare Whittle Arjun Lakhani +5 more...

The Government has taken the next step towards regulating buy-now pay-later. It is laying the legislation that will bring BNPL agreements...

5/16/2025 2:56:14 PM

EU guidance suggests firms may need to train clients and service providers on AI

By Raza Naeem Simon Treacy

The EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to make sure that their staff understand the AI they use. In a new Q&A...

5/15/2025 10:57:16 AM

Treatment of customers under the Consumer Duty – lessons for investment advisers from other contexts: 2025 supervisory and enforcement risks for investment advisers

By Oli Palmer

This is the final blog in a four-part series covering key supervisory and enforcement risks for investment advisers in 2025. The...

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