Non-financial misconduct – new proposed FCA and PRA guidance By Angela Hayes, Khurram Shamsee, David Sims, David Speakman Introduction On 25 September 2023 the FCA published consultation paper CP 23/20 entitled "…
Review and reform of the SMCR: Optimising individual accountability By Angela Hayes, David Sims This article first appeared in the June 2023 issue of PLC Magazine …
It’s not easy being green – why the FCA’s anti-greenwashing proposals need a rethink By Angela Hayes, Charlotte Shakespeare, Mathew Rutter Issues with the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA’s”) proposed new rules to tackle greenwashing…
The future of UK asset management regulation – the FCA’s Discussion Paper 23/2 By Angela Hayes, Mathew Rutter On 20 February 2023 the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Discussion Paper (“DP”) 23/2…
Regulation of Cryptoassets - How robust is the UK government’s plan? By Angela Hayes, Tim Ryan Many believe that cryptoassets (including cryptocurrencies and NFTs) are at a fundamental…
Pension Related Criminal Offences: Impact on Lenders By Angela Hayes, Khurram Shamsee The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the “ Act ”), which became law on 11 February 2021, has changed the…
Top 10 conduct risks for UK asset managers in 2022 By Angela Hayes, Mathew Rutter Heightened regulatory scrutiny upon the asset management sector is expected to continue throughout…
A tougher appointed representatives regime is on its way By Mathew Rutter, Angela Hayes, Simon Thomas The FCA has published details of significant changes that it is proposing to its rules relating to…