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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Regulators Publish Approaches to AI Regulation in Financial Services

On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Bank of England published their strategic approaches to regulating AI in response to the UK government’s July 2022 AI...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK FCA Publishes Guidance on Social Media Financial Promotions

On 26 March 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued its finalised guidance in relation to financial promotions on social media (Finalised Guidance). Background - The Finalised Guidance follows the FCA’s July...more

White & Case LLP

Landmark UK Supreme Court decision clarifies scope of banks’ so-called ‘Quincecare duty’

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In Philipp v Barclays Bank UK PLC, the UK Supreme Court has given unanimous judgment in favour of Barclays Bank, and provided clear guidance on the so-called ‘Quincecare duty’ owed by banks to their customers. White & Case...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Compliance Alert! Regulated Entities Gear Up for the UK's Economic Crime Levy

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If your organisation is both supervised under the UK Money Laundering Regulations (“MLR”) and your UK Revenue exceeds £10.2 million per year, if you are not already, you will need to prepare for the forthcoming Economic Crime...more

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Catch me if you can: How the English Courts are adapting to remain an effective jurisdiction to combat crypto fraud

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The English courts have sought to lead the way in adjudicating crypto-related disputes and other technological matters in an international context. Recent decisions have demonstrated the English courts’ willingness to assist...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Skadden’s 2023 Insights – Five Critical Areas for the Year Ahead

The pandemic’s impact may be subsiding, but businesses are encountering new challenges across the globe, including the potential for an economic retrenchment, rising interest rates, shifting regulatory and litigation...more

A&O Shearman

UK Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Final Rules and Guidance for New Consumer Duty

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published its final rules and guidance for the new Consumer Duty, which is intended to establish clearer standards for consumer protection across the financial services industry. The...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Details Plans To Foster a Cryptocurrency and Fintech Hub

The UK government has unveiled its plans to position the UK as a leading global hub for cryptocurrencies and fintech. John Glen, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury set out detailed proposals to support the development...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

New Rules on Diversity and Inclusion Reporting for Company Boards and Executive Management in the UK

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has published its final policy decision on disclosure regarding diversity and inclusion targets for boards of directors and executive committees of certain UK-listed companies. The...more

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UK Sanctions Russia — What To Know About Financial Impacts

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The UK first announced a further package of sanctions measures targeted at Russia as a result of the invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and the government has since continued to announce new sanctions and restrictions...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

UK Financial Conduct Authority Drives Changes to Buy Now, Pay Later Contract Terms

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a statement on February 14 confirming a series of changes to potentially unfair contract terms that had been agreed with four of the largest providers of Buy Now, Pay Later...more

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FCA clamps down on investment app’s use of social media influencers

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has used its supervisory powers to crack down on an investment app’s use of social media influencers to promote the firm’s services. ...more

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FCA and PRA Enforcement Action: Trends from 2021 and Predictions for 2022

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As the dust looks like it is starting to settle on the Covid-19 pandemic, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have been busy resuming their enforcement agendas. Originally...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

New Year, New DOJ: Recent Resolution of Fraud Allegations Signals DOJ’s Increased Use of Corporate Monitorships

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On December 21, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a resolution of its criminal investigations into NatWest Markets Plc (“NatWest”), a global banking and financial services firm based in the United...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

UK-EU Brexit Agreement Finally Agreed – Key Takeaways

Just one day before New Year’s Eve, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU Council President Charles Michel and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson finally signed the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Effective as...more

Dechert LLP

Is Brexit Green? A UK Roadmap Towards Mandatory Post-Brexit Climate-Related Disclosures

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Tackling climate change is not a new initiative in the UK. Indeed, the UK was one of the first countries worldwide to endorse the recommendations of the Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) – aimed at...more

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UK Prudential Regulator Reminds Firms of Need to Satisfy Temporary Permissions Regime Requirements

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The U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority has published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all PRA-regulated firms on operational readiness for the Temporary Permissions Regime...more

Morgan Lewis

Sainsbury’s Wins Landmark Interchange Fee Litigation Victory in UK Supreme Court

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On June 17, 2020, the UK Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the appeals on the lawfulness of multilateral interchange fees, or swipe fees, (MIFs) in Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd (Respondent) v. Visa Europe Services LLC...more

White & Case LLP

Artificial Intelligence: UK Regulators' and Supervisors' growing expectations of Boards and Senior Managers of regulated entities

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On 1 August 2019, the UK FCA published an article titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Boardroom" in its Insight series of opinion and analysis. Its author, Magnus Falk, a senior technology adviser at the FCA who used...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for September 2018

In order to provide an overview for busy in-house counsel and compliance professionals, we summarize below some of the most important international anti-corruption developments from the past month, with links to primary...more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Third Quarter 2017: Global Update: Regulators Focus on Initial Coin Offerings

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Since January 2017, more than $2 billion has been raised through the rapidly growing market for so-called “token sales” or “initial coin offerings” (ICOs). The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on July...more

Morgan Lewis

2017 Mid-Year Global Cartel Enforcement Report

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Fines significantly down, several enforcement firsts and a strong pipeline of new, mainly domestic cartel cases around the world....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Financial Services - Preparing Your Global Workforce for the New UK Whistleblowing Regime

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New rules on whistleblowing have come into effect which impact certain Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) regulated financial services firms. The aim of these rules is to promote a...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Brexit - What Now For Your Business

So, the UK has voted to leave the EU. Everyone has their own opinion and we've all seen the news reports and various viewpoints but what does this result mean for you in practical terms and where do we go from here? Here's...more

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Brexit – Major Upheaval and Change

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As the UK leaves the EU, in light of the seismic result of the United Kingdom referendum on June 23, 2016, there will be an immense amount to do, for the UK and the remaining EU, and for companies that are either based in, or...more

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