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It’s not easy being green – why the FCA’s anti-greenwashing proposals need a rethink

It’s not easy being green – why the FCA’s anti-greenwashing proposals need a rethink

Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA’s”) proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing (FCA Consultation Paper 22/20) were highlighted duri ...

The future of UK asset management regulation – the FCA’s Discussion Paper 23/2

The future of UK asset management regulation – the FCA’s Discussion Paper 23/2

On 20 February 2023 the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Discussion Paper (“DP”) 23/2 entitled “Updating and improving the UK regime for ...

Regulation of Cryptoassets - How robust is the UK government’s plan?

Regulation of Cryptoassets - How robust is the UK government’s plan?

Many believe that cryptoassets (including cryptocurrencies and NFTs) are at a fundamental crossroads in respect of their viability and even their ongo ...

Pension Related Criminal Offences:  Impact on Lenders

Pension Related Criminal Offences: Impact on Lenders

Introduction The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the “Act”), which became law on 11 February 2021, has changed the pensions landscape, including by extendin ...

Top 10 conduct risks for UK asset managers in 2022

Top 10 conduct risks for UK asset managers in 2022

Heightened regulatory scrutiny upon the asset management sector is expected to continue throughout 2022, not least because the FCA itself remains unde ...

A tougher appointed representatives regime is on its way

A tougher appointed representatives regime is on its way

The FCA has published details of significant changes that it is proposing to its rules relating to the appointment and oversight of appointed represen ...