The changes will reduce the scope and lessen the long-term compliance burden for firms, albeit with a short-term cost.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte Collins
Key Points:
The suspension halts the third-party assessment requirement for defense contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), but cybersecurity obligations and potential FCA exposure remain.
By Anne W. Robinson, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Dean W. Baxtresser, Morgan L. Maddoux,
The guidance provides a clear foundation for sponsors, underwriters, and investors to structure and execute data center securitizations with greater certainty and efficiency.
By Kevin T. Fingeret, David G. Siegel, Matt Hays, Michele M. Anderson, Rolaine
The guidance provides a clear foundation for sponsors, underwriters, and investors to structure and execute data center securitizations with greater certainty and efficiency.
By Kevin T. Fingeret, David G. Siegel, Matt Hays, Michele M. Anderson, Rolaine
The FCA and HM Treasury are consulting on detailed reforms to the UK regulatory framework for fund managers.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, James McCrory, Rob Moulton, Clare Scott, and Charlotte Collins
On 14 July
The proposed changes to the carbon pricing policy intend to balance industrial competitiveness with climate goals.
By Michael D. Green and James Bee
On 17 July 2026, the European Commission (Commission) presented its review of the EU Emissions Trading System
The proposal would establish an opt-out model in which e-delivery is presumed unless a recipient affirmatively elects to receive paper.
By Michele M. Anderson, Alexander F. Cohen, Paul M. Dudek, and Joel H. Trotter
On July 16,
The FCA is proposing to replace the existing Remuneration Codes for AIFMs, MiFID investment firms, and UCITS management companies with a single consolidated Code.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, and Charlotte Collins
Key Points:
As AI reshapes financial services at speed, firms must embrace innovation while finding a route through shifting and uncertain regulatory expectations.
By Becky Critchley, Calum Docherty, Nicola Higgs, Rob Moulton, Charlotte Collins, and Amy Smyth
The FCA and PRA share details on their annual progress across capital reform, compliance costs, authorisations, supervision, and innovation support in financial services.
By Becky Critchley, Nicola Higgs, and Rob Moulton
On 9 July 2026, the House of
