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ESAs Provide Guidelines to Harmonise the Cryptoasset Classification Under MiCA

On 10 December 2024, the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (together, ESAs) have published new joint...more

UK National Payments Vision: Key Takeaways

The NPV aims to promote growth and international competitiveness by advancing open banking, re-evaluating the approach to regulating the sector, and continuing the fight against fraud....more

FMLC Proposes New Rule on Governing Law for Digital Assets

Proposed rule would be implemented by statute and would give primacy to parties’ choice of governing law and jurisdiction. There is at least a tentative consensus in English law that cryptocurrencies and other digital...more

FCA Decision Offers More Regulatory Clarity for Professional Crypto Investors

Professional investors will benefit from increased exposure to cryptoassets via traditional financial instruments, though retail investors’ exposure remains limited. In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, regulatory...more

UK Jurisdiction Taskforce Concludes Digital Assets Compatible With English Insolvency Law

The Legal Statement applies areas of insolvency law to digital assets, providing valuable guidance on the approach English courts will take. In October 2023, the UK’s Jurisdiction Taskforce (UKJT), which is made up of...more

Abu Dhabi Global Market Issues Regulations on Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations

Recognising new realities in decentralisation, the regulations aim to provide market players with governance flexibility within distributed ledger technology foundations. On 2 October 2023, the Board of Directors of Abu...more

FCA Board Focuses on AI

A new publication from the UK’s financial regulator signals to firms that they should take steps to manage risks in the use of AI. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its latest board minutes...more

FCA Consults on Revamped Guidance for Financial Promotions on Social Media

Regulator clarifies that existing FCA rules will continue to apply but will also reflect the evolving landscape of financial promotions on social media. On 17 July 2023, the FCA published a guidance consultation (GC23/2)...more

BIS Issues Final Guidance on Stablecoin Regulation

The global central bank cooperative body would bring stablecoins within the international standards for payment, clearing, and settlement systems....more

Rising Regulation of Fintech Innovation - Implications for PE Investments

Assertive regulators are bringing greater clarity and new challenges as they step up oversight of fintech innovation. As the fast-growing fintech industry thrives, the sector has begun to attract greater regulatory...more

UK Payments Regulation Review: Making sense of where to go now - March 2022

UK Finance, The Payments Association, and Latham & Watkins have published UK Payments Regulation Review: Making sense of where to go now, a new report examining regulation of the UK’s payments industry and its impact on the...more

UK to Regulate Cryptoasset Promotions

HM Treasury has confirmed that it will bring certain unregulated cryptoassets within scope of the financial promotions regime. On 18 January 2022, the UK government confirmed its intention to bring the promotion of certain...more

BIS Issues Consultation on Stablecoin Regulation

The global central bank cooperative body envisions stablecoins within the context of international standards for payment, clearing, and settlement systems. Among the different types of digital assets, global authorities...more

NFTs - A Digital Opportunity for PE Sponsors

Beyond creative works and consumer products, NFTs open up new avenues for IP monetisation in the technology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one-of-a-kind cryptoassets stored on...more

Taskforce Proposes New Approach to Financial Regulation in the UK

A report from the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform provides recommendations for how the UK can “re-imagine” its approach to regulation post-Brexit. On 16 June 2021, the Taskforce on Innovation,...more

FCA Consults on Rule Changes to Accommodate SPACs

Proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules would allow certain SPACs to avoid a listing suspension. Key Points: ..The FCA is proposing to amend its rules so that SPACs meeting certain conditions and disclosure...more

Second FCA Consultation on New Prudential Regime for Investment Firms

Latest FCA consultation focuses on remuneration, risk management and governance, and liquidity requirements. Key Points: The consultation: ..Sets out the FCA’s proposals for the new remuneration rules for FCA...more

ESG and Cryptocurrency: Considerations for Market Participants

For market participants pivoting toward ESG and digital assets, weighing the issues at the crossroads of these two megatrends is critical. The huge rise in popularity of Bitcoin - and the growing interest by mainstream...more

UK to Regulate Buy-Now-Pay-Later Market

The Woolard Review emphasises the urgency to bring all BNPL products under FCA supervision and sets out recommendations for the unsecured credit market. The UK government has announced that interest-free buy-now-pay-later...more

Crypto in the Crosshairs: What Regulatory Themes Characterized 2020? [Video]

Throughout 2020, cryptocurrencies experienced incremental progress towards the mainstream as institutional investors and financial institutions made positive statements about the nascent asset class, an increasing number of...more

PRA Publishes Findings on Its Evaluation of the SMCR

The PRA has released a largely positive report, along with nine follow-up actions and recommendations on the SMCR for PRA-regulated firms. Key Points: ..There is no need for major changes to the SMCR. ..There are...more

United Arab Emirates – New Regulations for Stored Value Facilities

New regulations overhaul regulatory framework for digital payments in the UAE. Key points: ..The new Stored Value Facilities (SVF) Regulation repeals and replaces the 2017 SVEPS Regulation governing digital payments...more

UK Firms Granted Extra 15 Months for Brexit Onshoring Preparations

The FCA, Bank of England, and PRA have published updated rules for firms post-Brexit and intend to delay many (but not all) onshoring changes. Key Points: ..The FCA has published an updated version of the FCA Handbook,...more

A Map for the New World of Blockchain

A collaborative project led by the Global Blockchain Business Council represents an unprecedented effort to analyze the technical and regulatory blockchain landscape. On October 14, 2020, the Global Blockchain Business...more

MiCA: EU Commission Publishes Comprehensive Cryptoasset Market Regulation Proposal

The proposed regulation will provide greater consumer and investor protection and lessen the risks of participating in digital finance. The EU Commission has published a proposal for a wide-ranging EU regulation covering...more

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