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Where do the FCA and Bank of England stand on AI guidelines in last year's white paper?

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:06:54 +0100

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Financial services have an idea of regulators' pre-election approach to AI but will want clarity under the new government

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UK financial services firms weigh up legal and practical strategies for AML compliance

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:18:47 +0100

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With anti-money laundering a top priority for the Financial Conduct Authority, what are the issues facing UK firms?

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UK Financial Conduct Authority pushes through with landmark prosecution of 'finfluencers'

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:23:08 +0100

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Businesses using 'finfluencers' to plug unauthorised financial promotions online face a reality check

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer | UK Regulatory Outlook June 2024

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election: impact on financial services | BoE speech on opportunities and risks of fintech and AI | Impact of wash-up on FOS plans to charge CMCs

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UK General Election 2024: what would a Labour win mean for financial services?

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:37:52 +0100

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Labour's plan for financing growth leans towards continuity over radical change

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Financial Conduct Authority to gather more information from UK consumer credit firms

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:46:39 +0100

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UK regulator sets out final rules and guidance on new reporting requirements

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Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets provides guidance on conducting scenario analysis

Tue, 28 May 2024 09:45:10 +0100

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AFM's guidelines, designed to support adequate product governance, are open for consultation until 7 June

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook April 2024

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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HM Treasury policy note on delaying payments processing and draft amending regulations | HM Treasury policy note on amending payment services contract termination provisions and draft regulations | HM Treasury sets out approach to designation of critical third parties

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UK FCA guidance leaves little creative freedom for financial promotions online

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:06:55 +0100

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Firms need to comply with both financial and advertising regulators as scrutiny of social media intensifies

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International Funds Legal Update | 19 April 2024

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:58:41 +0100

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UK authorised funds rules amends and tokenisation progress, and EU marketing, disclosure and investment rules updates

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UK FCA reaffirms tackling financial crime as a top priority

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:03:05 +0000

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The financial regulator has set out areas of focus for preventing and reducing financial crime in 2024

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook March 2024

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Treasury Committee highlights levels of SME bank account closures by major banks | FCA's key findings of review of claims management companies carrying out unregulated claims | Law Commission consultation on draft digital assets bill

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How will the European Commission's FiDA proposal for open finance impact the financial sector?

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:02:53 +0000

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The draft forms part of the financial data access and payments package alongside proposals for PSD3 and PSR

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UK financial institution notices: HMRC doubles down on customer location and employee data

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:25:09 +0000

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HMRC's report provides several important updates for financial institutions on its use of information notices

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Fintech, digital assets, payments and consumer credit | UK Regulatory Outlook February 2024

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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BoE and HM Treasury respond to consultation on case for digital pound | ESMA consults on draft guidelines under MiCA

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UK set to extend variable recurring payments beyond 'me to me' use cases

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:51:03 +0000

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Expansion due in third quarter may boost greater uptake of the open banking payment method

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International Funds Legal Update | February 2024

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:31:53 +0000

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What progress has been made on the UK's overseas funds regime and what are ESMA's next priorities?

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Greenwashing in UK financial services | Practical guidance for regulated firms on compliance with new anti-greenwashing rule

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:43 +0000

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New rule will come into effect from 31 May 2024 – what should firms be doing to prepare?

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Payment services reform poses challenge for Europe's people platforms, MSPs and payroll companies

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:29:06 +0000

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Those that have relied on the commercial agent exemption will need to revisit their business models to remain compliant

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How AI is regulated in UK financial services today

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:56:47 +0000

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As technology moves faster than ever, how can the existing regulatory framework address new risks?

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Fintech Digital Assets Payments Consumer Credit | UK Regulatory Outlook January 2024

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:09:13 +0000

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Reforms to the financial promotions regime | Designation of critical third parties to the financial sector | Regulatory work on account closures

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UK FCA proposes new credit reporting governance body with broader objectives

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:18:53 +0000

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Final market study report details remedies to address sharing, use and regulation of credit information, as well as governance

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How UK and EU regulators plan to hold financial service providers accountable for greenwashing

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:36:56 +0000

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What can providers do to mitigate the risk of accusations of greenwashing as regulatory focus on ESG-related claims tightens?

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UK's FCA lays down rules for sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labels

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:28:06 +0000

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What will the new regime look like and what steps should firms consider taking at this stage?

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Fintech, Digital Assets, Payments and Consumer Credit | UK Regulatory Outlook November 2023

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:05:46 +0000

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UK cryptoasset regulation | FCA BNPL research note | Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent

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