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KIDs are finally changing
The long-awaited update to the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Product (“PRIIPs) rules has arrived. Earlier this month the...
Mar 28, 20221 min read


Tackling harm in the consumer investment market
The FCA has taken decisive action to prevent harm in the consumer investment market and earlier this month revealed in its Consumer...
Mar 15, 20221 min read


FCA publishes guidance to firms seeking to limit their liabilities
The FCA has warned firms using company or insolvency law to manage their liabilities that they could face regulatory action if their...
Mar 11, 20221 min read


Four "Buy-Now-Pay-Later" firms agree to change ‘potentially unfair terms’ for customers
The FCA has enforced fairness and transparency of contract terms of the Buy Now Pay Later sector despite not regulating the sector.
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Diving deeper into impact and ESG: a webinar for VC and PE managers
ESG, sustainability and impact investment can be seen across VC and PE managers’ marketing materials but once you’ve positioned your fund...
Mar 4, 20221 min read


Webinar - Toxic Behaviour: the FCA view
Non-financial misconduct is arguably a harder area to navigate than other areas of misconduct but increasingly it attracts scrutiny from...
Feb 23, 20221 min read


Financial promotions and unlisted investments webinar
Join us for a webinar on March 1st when we'll be reviewing the proposed changes to financial promotions for unlisted investment,...
Feb 21, 20221 min read


Guidance provided by FCA appointing heads of compliance and MLROs
The FCA has recently issued guidance for authorised and registered firms regarding the roles of heads of compliance and money laundering...
Feb 3, 20222 min read


FCA plans for a new Consumer Duty
On 7 December 2021, the FCA published its second Consultation Paper (CP21/36) on introducing a new Consumer Duty. This follows its...
Jan 13, 20221 min read


FCA introduces new authorisation application fees structure
A simpler structure for authorisation applications has been announced, along with an overall increase in the cost of submitting.
Jan 12, 20221 min read


Investment firm fined by the FCA for conflicts of interest failings
On 22nd December 2021 the FCA announced it will fine hedge fund BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP for conflict of interest failings....
Dec 23, 20211 min read


Is a tougher Appointed Representative Regime on its way?
Earlier this month the FCA published its Consultation Paper (CP21/34) on improving the Appointed Representative (AR) regime....
Dec 10, 20212 min read
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