The Standard Formula Podcast | Developments on the Horizon for the UK Change-in-Control Regulatory Regime
Brexit & Financial Services: Preparing for the End of the Transition Period
Katten's Financial Markets and Funds Quick Take is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds....more
The FCA has published its final rules and guidance necessary to implement the Overseas Funds Regime (OFR). The gateway for eligible funds to apply for recognition under the OFR is scheduled to open in September for new...more
Under the revised U.K. rules, from August 1, 2024, third-party research will not be an inducement if it is received in return for one of the following: The FCA has confirmed that research services are not a factor in...more
Following measures introduced under the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a policy statement (PS24/8) setting out the final rules for its new access to cash...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the final Listing Rules, representing the most significant reform of the UK’s listing regime in over three decades, on 11 July 2024 following a period of extensive...more
The FCA has today published final updated UK Listing Rules representing the biggest overhaul to London's listing regime in over three decades. The new rules are a significant step forward for UK capital markets and set...more
The following is a brief update on significant changes to the United Kingdom’s securitisation framework following publication of the final revised securitisation rules by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the...more
On 30 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a policy statement (PS24/4) setting out its final firm-facing rules relating to securitisations and summarising feedback to its earlier consultation for the UK...more
The final guidance clarifies the scope and application date of the rule, and answers questions around good practice and accessing third-party data. On 23 April 2024, the FCA published its final guidance (FG23/4) on its...more
Following on from the consultation at the end of 2023, the FCA has published its changes to the Listing Rules sourcebook, chapter 8 (sponsors), which take effect immediately. The changes focus on how a sponsor or a person...more
On November 28, 2023, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") published its long-awaited final rules and guidance on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements ("SDR") and investment labels. According to the FCA, it intends...more
The FCA has issued the final version of its rules for stage one of the UK’s new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements or SDR, together with its new ESG product labelling regime. The rules are detailed and complex. The new...more
From 8 October, firms wishing to make a “financial promotion” relating to a “qualifying cryptoasset” can only do so legally if: The financial promotion is communicated by an FCA- or PRA-authorised person....more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its policy statement PS23/11 (PS), containing final guidance (the guidance) on trading venues. A firm requires trading venue authorisation from the FCA if it operates...more
Financial promotions of qualifying cryptoassets are now within the scope of the UK financial promotion regime. The FCA has published its final policy statement on rules for communicating financial promotions of qualifying...more
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The consultation period for the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) proposed rules for labelling ‘sustainable’ financial products formed or marketed in the UK ended 25 January 2023, and final rules are expected to be...more
Following the publication of the final rules, firms have been moving at pace to prepare implementation plans for boards to review, scrutinise and challenge, in order to achieve the 31st October deadline set by the Financial...more
Welcome to Banking Bites! This is our short summary flagging key developments in the UK that we hope will inform your activities in your market....more
On 17 December 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published two policy statements (PS21/23 and PS21/24) confirming final rules and guidance to promote better climate-related financial disclosures. The rules will...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the Bureau) has issued final regulations (Final Regulations) to facilitate the transition away from Libor (the London Interbank Offered Rate) in the consumer credit market and to...more
Following on from the FCA’s consultation on the effectiveness of the Primary Market, the FCA has published final rules on, amongst other things, free float and minimum market capitalisation, which come into force on 3...more
On 22 October 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published the final rules of its Investment Firms Prudential Regime (“IFPR”), which will come into force on 1 January 2022. The final rules are contained in legal...more
The FCA has published its Policy Statement PS19/24 on illiquid assets and open-ended funds and feedback to its October 2018 Consultation Paper CP18/27. The overall aim is to reduce the potential for harm to investors in funds...more
The FCA has published final rules confirming amendments to the SMCR, and final rules for solo-regulated firms. Key Points: ..The FCA has confirmed that the Head of Legal does not require approval as a Senior Manager,...more