I am looking forward to rejoining my friends and making new friends in Ottawa for the 40th Anniversary of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, Equity and Rights. In 1986, Canada hosted an international conference on “health promotion” in Ottawa
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New briefing – Scale requirements for DC pensions arrangements: what do we know so far
From 2030, master trusts and group personal pensions will generally need a main scale default arrangement holding at least £25 billion in assets under management to continue receiving automatic enrolment contributions. Our briefing explains how the new scale requirements are
Podcast | Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: Crypto under the FCA – Special edition – Authorisation
Our podcast mini-series on ‘Crypto under the FCA’ examines the FCA’s highly anticipated policy statements published on June 30, 2026, which collectively shape the new regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the United Kingdom. In this episode we unpack the authorisation process
UK: Update on Farley v Paymaster UKSC 2025/0185
SC hearing 7-8 October 2026
This week, the UK Supreme Court heard argument in Farley v Paymaster on whether a claim for non-material damage under Article 82 of the GDPR must meet a threshold of seriousness before compensation can be
What NAT5 Live 2026 means for private clients, private capital and the UK tax treatment of nature
Back in Mexico City, a city whose scale I sometimes forget, I attended the close of NAT5 Live 2026 at the invitation of Antonio Navalón. For families with capital in the United Kingdom and land or interests in Latin
FCA blog on how strong compliance functions can support trusted corporate finance markets
On 8 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a blog on how strong compliance functions can support trusted corporate finance markets, this follows on from a survey the FCA had conducted, which it considers found encouraging practice across
FCA Finalises UK SRS-Aligned Disclosure Rules for UK Listings
In response to feedback, the FCA has moved to a comply-or-explain model for all of the sustainability disclosure obligations.
By Mark Austin CBE, Michael D. Green, Nicola Higgs, Betty M. Huber, Anne Mainwaring, James Bee
Light technique shows promise in tackling Campylobacter
The use of blue light to reduce Campylobacter on chicken is a promising option but more trials are needed, according to findings from a study.Scientists from the University of Reading and the Animal and Plant Health Agency tested a technique
Property Rights Pilgrimage, Runnymede Edition
We’re in England for the upcoming Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference, and instead of heading directly to London from Heathrow, thought it would be a good time to take a short diversion to nearby Runnymede for what must be the O.G.
FCA publishes consultation paper on fair redemption terms for authorised funds investing in illiquid assets
On 8 October 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper in relation to fair redemption terms for authorised funds investing in illiquid assets (CP26/35).
Background
The FCA sets out that it has worked with the International Organization