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Court of Appeal ruling raises questions for UK credit brokers on disinterested duty and informed consent

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:30:40 +0000

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How will the UK financial regulator respond and what wider impact could the decision have on credit brokers and lenders?

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

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 08:09:13 +0000

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Updates on authorised push payment fraud | PSR confirms £85,000 maximum reimbursement limit for APP fraud | PSR guidance on APP scams reimbursement requirement

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Singapore's regulators set pace for blockchain and fintech 'ecosystem' advances

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:52 +0100

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The Monetary Authority of Singapore is leading a regulatory race to put the city-state at the vanguard of digital change

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New bill and case law clarify path forward for digital assets in the UK

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:30:28 +0100

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Recognition of digital assets as personal property comes crucially as investors' court claims test the edges of the law

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FCA gives clear message to UK firms: the Consumer Duty journey is only just 'beginning'

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:29:47 +0100

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With the new regime now fully in force since 31 July, what approach can firms expect from the financial regulator?

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'More to do' – UK FCA reviews principals' oversight of appointed representatives

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 11:45:35 +0100

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FCA analysis finds some principal firms are taking a 'bare minimum' approach and are not 'getting the basics right'

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

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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FCA outlines good and poor practices in cryptoasset financial promotion | PSR response to consultation on expanding variable recurring payments | Consultation on reducing maximum reimbursement level for APP fraud

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Non-financial misconduct in UK financial services: the disputes perspective

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:34:20 +0100

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Following a D&I consultation and parliamentary enquiry on sexism in the City, where are we now and where we are going?

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Embedded finance: Dutch Central Bank publishes analysis of inherent risks

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 10:50:01 +0100

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DNB highlights a range of risks associated with embedded finance and provides its view on potential supervisory measures

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UK 'finfluencer' trial date set by Crown Court for 2027

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:28:30 +0100

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Those interested in the outcome of the landmark case will have to wait nearly three years for a resolution

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

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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UK general election: What did the UK King's Speech contain for business? | PSR policy statement on compliance and monitoring under FPS APP scams reimbursement requirement

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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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