FCA: Technology and innovation

In our fourth summary on the Financial Conduct Authority’s (“FCA”) consultation paper titled “Updating and Enhancing the UK Asset Management Regime” (DP23/2), we build on our previous overview on the structure of the asset management...

ESAs proposes amendments to RTS under SFDR

On 12 April 2023, the European Supervisory Authorities (“ESAs”) – comprising the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”), the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (“EIOPA”), and the European...

SDR Deep-dive 5. Anti-Greenwashing Rule

In the fifth instalment of our series of six comprehensive guides on the FCA’s sustainability disclosure regulations, we focus on the Anti-Greenwashing Rule. The FCA’s proposal in the Consultation Paper provides rules in which firms will need to take into...

Consumer Duty – Manufacturer Review Deadline

The next Consumer Duty deadline is quickly approaching. This is a regulatory requirement in the UK that aims to ensure that consumers receive fair treatment from financial services providers. By 30 April 2023, manufacturers of financial products and services should...

FCA business plan 2023/24

The FCA has recently published its Business Plan for 2023/24 which aims to set out its strategic priorities for the year ahead. The Business Plan acknowledges that potential uncertainty will remain in the economic and geographical environment, highlighting key...