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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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Has running-account credit come of age in the UK?

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:19:09 +0100

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As the regulatory landscape shifts, the consumer finance sector is exploring the potential of this credit model

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FCA reinforces commitment to tackle UK financial crime

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:55:16 +0100

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Targeted, outcomes-based approach keeps financial services firms at the centre of push for corporate crime enforcement

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International Funds Legal Update | 9 September 2024

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 09:36:56 +0100

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FCA updates on UCITS authorisation, UK funds gateway opens EU's guidelines on ESG and new ECB reporting rules

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Mandatory reimbursement for UK authorised push payment fraud: the countdown is on

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:56:55 +0100

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With the 7 October deadline approaching, firms grapple with a raft of rules and guidance from the payments regulator

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Call for evidence on UK tax treatment of carried interest draws Osborne Clarke response

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:42:10 +0100

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UK funds regime needs to remain internationally competitive and 'grandfathering' should be considered for existing funds

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Court of Appeal dismisses SIPP operator's challenge of UK financial ombudsman decision

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:08:21 +0100

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Focus on pre-contractual due diligence may act as a warning to execution-only providers

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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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UK FCA adopts commission sharing arrangement-style investment research payment option

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:34:27 +0100

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The changes, which aim to boost competition, also keep the UK aligned with the EU

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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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International Funds Legal Update | 7 August 2024

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:56:02 +0100

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Helpful research reforms have arrived in addition to clarity on key EU concepts

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MiCAR: first experiences with Dutch AFM licence application process

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:20:11 +0100

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Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, AFM) opened its licence application desk for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) under the EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). Several applicants have successfully completed the initial phase.

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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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New rules and deadlines for the transition under MiCar from virtual asset service provider to crypto-asset service provider in Italy

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:42:24 +0100

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Transitional provisions approved in draft legislative decree

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International Funds Legal Update | 15 July 2024

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:09:36 +0100

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UK financial regulator issues more sustainability information and European authorities recommend SFDR adjustments

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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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ESG Knowledge Update | July 2024

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:45:38 +0100

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Welcome to our Osborne Clarke ESG Knowledge Update, which offers a round-up of legal, regulatory and market news

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International Funds Focus | Second quarter 2024

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:20:09 +0100

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Welcome to the summer edition of our quarterly round-up of UK and international developments for asset managers

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OC Ventures Update | July 2024

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:44:19 +0100

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Welcome to the latest edition of the OC Ventures update

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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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UK general election 2024: what would a Labour government mean for venture capital, start-ups and founders?

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:59:04 +0100

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We explore the policies of the Labour Party, and how they may affect the ventures ecosystem

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Corporate venture capital and strategic partnerships: what do investee companies need to consider?

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:53:19 +0100

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Additional considerations to factor in when taking on equity investment via CVC as opposed to traditional independent VC funds

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The Country of Origin Principle: How Far Does Protection Extend for Online Service Providers?

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:06:26 +0100

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The CJEU reiterates its stance on the invalidity of additional requirements imposed on an online provider by a Member State where it is not established. Where does the limit lie?

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