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
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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 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
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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
DEMAT’s implementation plan to withdraw paper share certificates in 2027 is a key step in the UK government’s programme to digitise share ownership.
By Mark Austin CBE, Anna Ngo, and Johannes Poon
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The guide enables side-by-side comparison of critical equity derivatives issues across key jurisdictions.
The past several years have emphasized the growing importance of strategic equity solutions as part of corporate finance advisory services for both listed issuers
The regulator is proposing amendments with a view to making the application of the regime to firms primarily engaged in wholesale activity clearer and less burdensome.
By Nicola Higgs, Becky Critchley, Ella McGinn, and Charlotte Collins
Key
