The proposed ban on cold calling: what will it mean for regulated firms? By Jade Kowalski, Mathew Rutter, On 2 August 2023, HM Treasury launched an eight-week consultation regarding proposals to ban cold…
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…
FCA’s proposals to clamp down on greenwashing By Laura Berry, Mathew Rutter, It has been clear for some time that the FCA is stepping up its enforcement strategy and…
FINANCE SECTOR PRESSED FOR CREDIBLE TRANSITION PLANS By Mathew Rutter, Laura Berry The World Leaders Summit is now over…
Crypto Regulation: Cryptoassets to be included in the UK's Financial Promotion Regime By Jonathan Brogden, Mathew Rutter, Following HM Treasury’s Consultation Paper published in July 2020, it published a Consultation…
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…
20 years on: is financial services regulation in the UK still fit for purpose? By Mathew Rutter On 1 December 2001, the UK adopted a radical new approach to the regulation of financial services…
FCA sets out expectations for hybrid working By David Sims, Jade Kowalski, Mathew Rutter Many firms that have been operating remotely during the pandemic are putting hybrid working…
Life after Passporting: the insurance sector By Mathew Rutter The EU’s single passport regime enabled UK-authorised insurers, reinsurers and insurance brokers to…
UK Government proposes tougher regime for approval of financial promotions By Mathew Rutter, Ceri Eaton On 20th July 2020, HM Treasury (HMT) launched a consultation on a ‘regulatory gateway’ for…
FCA conduct expectations of general insurance firms in the light of COVID-19 By Mathew Rutter The FCA, like the rest of us, is settling in to the new normal imposed by COVID-19…