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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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UK government announces timetable for changes to the National Security and Investment Act regime

Wed, 01 May 2024 12:09:55 +0100

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But the Cabinet Office timeframe comes as a UK general election could bring in Labour with its 'secureconomics' agenda

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UK FCA confirms final guidance to accompany anti-greenwashing rule

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:03 +0100

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Firms should review all communications that refer to the sustainability characteristics of products and services

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Spain's government completes the creation of the authority to protect financial clients

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:56:36 +0100

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Spain's government completes the creation of the authority to protect financial clients

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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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What is natural capital and what does it mean for investors and lenders in the UK and Europe?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:48:37 +0100

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While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early

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Delay in new statutory powers for UK Financial Reporting Council leads to postponement of planned headcount increase

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:33:27 +0000

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Absence of legislation to expand its remit means FRC will instead focus on a year of consolidation to prioritise its core purpose

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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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