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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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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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No silver lining: English court finds cloud computing company charge to be floating

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:28:08 +0100

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How can creditors reduce the risk of a fixed charge being characterised as floating?

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The UK general election: what will it mean for UK energy policy?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:05:28 +0100

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There are many energy challenges for the next government to address, but the rhetoric differs across the political spectrum

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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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English High Court clarifies the consent requirements for administration extensions under Insolvency Act

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:07:58 +0100

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Consent of secured creditors with no remaining economic interest is not needed to extend the administration of a company

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International Funds Legal Update | 21 June 2024

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:48:20 +0100

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FCA sets out agenda for asset managers, UK Parliament's prorogation causes delays and ESMA regulates green fund claims

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AIFMD II: European AIFMs get ready to review liquidity tools

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:16:24 +0100

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The directive brings in additional liquidity management requirements. What should AIFMs consider?

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Dutch government consults on procedural acceleration of electricity projects

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:32:16 +0100

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Grid operators will welcome the proposal, while housing market and businesses will also benefit from the grid upgrades

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Authorised push payment frauds in England: are receiving banks in the line of fire?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:33:06 +0100

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Two recent English High Court judgments have focused attention on the role of receiving banks where a customer of a paying bank has been scammed

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ESG: ESMA publishes guidelines on investment fund nomenclature

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 08:14:47 +0100

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Three month transition period set for new investment funds

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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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Government updates guidance on the UK National Security and Investment Act

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:48:31 +0100

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Changes cover call-in powers, universities and research bodies, outward direct investment and notification forms

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

Fri, 31 May 2024 10:09:13 +0100

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BoE speech on modernising UK payments | FCA feedback statement on potential competition impacts from data asymmetry between Big Tech and financial services firms

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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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Portfolio managers will be covered by the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements

Tue, 21 May 2024 10:34:26 +0100

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The UK regulator proposes to apply a similar approach in the near future to portfolio managers as for fund managers

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SRA warns claims management law firms in England and Wales about high-volume financial services claims

Fri, 17 May 2024 13:05:02 +0100

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Guidance emphasises importance of acting in line with expected professional standards

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International Funds Legal Update | 10 May 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 14:54:37 +0100

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Updates on authorisation applications, asset managers in full review mode and help has arrived on the new SEC rules

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UK government introduces bill to reverse the effect of Paccar

Wed, 01 May 2024 17:11:05 +0100

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The future looks bright for litigation funding in England and Wales

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