by Leela | 2023-10-05 | Our Thinking
Background On 12 September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a Policy Statement (PS23/13) (the ‘‘Policy Statement’’), outlining its response to the feedback received in the Consultation Paper (CP22/27). The focus is on creating a new set of rules...
by Leela | 2023-09-26 | Our Thinking
Background On 7 September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a press release announcing its intention to revise the implementation timeline for enforcing specific rules related to the promotions of cryptoassets. These rules were outlined in the...
by Leela | 2023-08-24 | Our Thinking
On 28 June 2023, the UK Law Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Final Report on Digital Assets (the “Report”), providing high level recommendations on how digital assets should be categorised and regulated after receiving public input from a...
by Leela | 2023-08-10 | Awards
We are delighted to share that Emma Cleveland has been shortlisted for Legal Advisor of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards 2023! These prestigious awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of women professionals within the financial services...
by Leela | 2023-08-03 | Industry News
The Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty came into force on 31 July 2023, making it applicable to all new and existing products or services that are open to sale or renewal. Firms must have all the necessary processes and agreements in place to fulfil...