2/6/2026 10:58:00 AM Financial Regulation Legal Outlook 2026 By Stephen Clipsham Our Financial Regulation Outlook 2026 (now updated to January 2026) explores the key regulatory developments that we expect to see in the...
5/19/2026 12:24:10 PM HM Treasury set out plans to ease ring-fencing rules for banks By Stephen Clipsham HM Treasury has announced that it is moving forward with plans this summer to relax the bank ring-fencing regime, a measure introduced...
5/19/2026 12:17:48 PM ESMA identifies areas for further supervisory convergence on compliance and internal audit in the funds sector By Stephen Clipsham Most fund managers are complying with the key requirements under AIFMD and UCITS, according to the results of ESMA’s 2025 Common...
5/19/2026 12:11:15 PM Commission examines functioning of EU Money Market Funds Regulation By Stephen Clipsham The EU’s regulatory framework for money market funds (MMFs) continues to function well overall, according to a report published by the...
5/19/2026 10:30:06 AM UK regulators seek input on tokenisation of wholesale financial markets By Richard Hay Harry Eddis Sophia Le Vesconte Sam Quicke James Morris Simon Treacy +3 more... Show less The UK financial regulators have committed to an intensive period of collaboration with industry to deliver the benefits promised by...
5/18/2026 3:35:06 PM Asia Financial Regulatory update - May 2026 By Elizabeth Webb Clara Hackney Claris Teo Last month, regulators in Hong Kong and Singapore continued to advance their respective regulatory agendas across fintech, capital...
5/15/2026 9:13:02 AM ESMA launches call for evidence on the structure of European equity markets By Karen Cooper Stephen Clipsham ESMA has launched a call for evidence on the market structure of European equity markets as part of its commitment to enhancing...
5/14/2026 3:26:59 PM Listen to our new podcast on UK crypto regulation By Peter Bevan Harry Eddis Richard Hay James Morris Sam Quicke Olivia Murphy Frances Hodgkins Sophia Le Vesconte Simon Treacy +6 more... Show less The introduction of a comprehensive licensing regime for cryptoassets, including stablecoins, is one of the most significant changes to...
5/13/2026 11:58:58 AM MiFID II: ESMA provides clarification on the Trading Venue Perimeter By Karen Cooper Stephen Clipsham ESMA has updated its Opinion on the Trading Venue Perimeter providing clarification as to when certain systems qualify as multilateral...
5/12/2026 10:06:19 AM Webinar: Green claims under scrutiny: What the EU’s Directive on “Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition” means for businesses By Sara Feijao Join us for a webinar on Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 12:00-13:00 BST Register here The EU’s Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green...
5/11/2026 5:27:24 PM ESMA sets out proposals for integrated funds data reporting By Karen Cooper Stephen Clipsham Funds reporting in the asset management sector is currently subject to significant fragmentation due to the coexistence of several...
5/8/2026 2:36:48 PM Linklaters Insights Programme for Spring/Summer 2026 By Stephen Clipsham Our Corporate Spring/Summer 2026 insights programme provides timely refreshers on perennial topics on which we all need to stay...
5/7/2026 2:03:14 PM ESMA provides interim update on transaction reporting reform By Karen Cooper Stephen Clipsham As part of its broader simplification and burden reduction agenda, ESMA has published its interim report on its call for evidence on a...
5/7/2026 11:08:32 AM ESMA encourages regulatory supervisors to adopt a ‘proportionate approach’ to firms implementing MiFID II sustainability requirements By Stephen Clipsham ESMA encourages regulatory competent authorities to adopt a ‘proportionate supervisory approach’ to firms implementing their MiFID II...
5/6/2026 9:41:27 AM EU DGSD reform brings more “bank‑style” protection for client funds – what it means for firms and their bank partners By Marius Raetz Dr Clemens Boehm Client funds have always sat in a slightly awkward place in EU financial regulation. Sectoral rules for payment institutions (PSD 2),...
5/1/2026 4:23:30 PM Issues for Boards and Financial Sponsors 2026 By Stephen Clipsham Boards are operating in an environment of heightened uncertainty – geopolitical tension, rapid technological change, climate risk and...
5/1/2026 2:52:41 PM FCA changes UK short selling rules By Peter Bevan Raza Naeem Sherryn Buehlmann James Morris Simon Treacy +2 more... Show less The Financial Conduct Authority has finalised new short selling rules which will take effect from 13 July 2026. The FCA’s regime reflects...