In the latest in our podcast series, Split the difference, which explores divergence between the EU and UK regulatory regimes in the markets space, Hannah Meakin, Albert Weatherill, Floortje Nagelkerke and Anna Carrier explore some of the markets dimensions of the regulatory reforms involving cryptoassets.… Continue Reading
In this podcast, Matthew Gregory and Simon Lovegrove discuss HM Treasury’s final consultation on the proposed legislative changes to bring currently unregulated buy-now-pay-later products into scope of the UK Consumer Credit Act 1974, and FCA regulation.… Continue Reading
In the latest in our podcast series, Split the difference, which explores divergence between the EU and UK regulatory regimes in the markets space, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin and Anna Carrier discuss ESMA’s recent opinion on the trading venue perimeter and compare it to the FCA’s proposals in CP22/18.… Continue Reading
In this podcast, Matthew Gregory and Simon Lovegrove discuss the FCA’s findings following its review of larger fixed firms’ Consumer Duty implementation plans. In particular, they consider the good and poor practice that the FCA has highlighted and what steps firms should be taking in the run up to the 31 July deadline.… Continue Reading
In this episode of RT Plus on ESG, Haney Saadah touches on the FCA’s recent consultation paper on sustainability disclosure requirements. He also looks the importance of terminology and why the “S” and “G” parts of ESG are as important as the “E” part. He also provides his views on how firms will approach their … Continue Reading
In this episode of RT Plus focusing on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, Jonathan Herbst provides a general update on the Bill following its passage through the Committee Stage Spotify/ Apple podcasts… Continue Reading
In this episode, following the FCA’s interim 31st October deadline, Jonathan Herbst, Matthew Gregory, Joe Bamford and Iain Hawthorn focus on where firm’s should be now, and the key things they need to consider in taking forward their implementation plans for the new Consumer Duty. The discussion includes the steps that firms need to take … Continue Reading
Against the backdrop of recent turmoil in the crypto market and with increasing regulatory scrutiny in this area, understanding the regulators’ approach to investigations and enforcement and how best to avoid the common pitfalls is even more of a priority. In the latest webinar of our financial services crypto series, members of our global financial … Continue Reading
In the first in our global series of regulatory podcasts focussing on conduct issues, financial services partners from Australia, United Kingdom and the United States cover the rising cost of living, vulnerable customers and consumer duty. (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)… Continue Reading
In our latest podcast on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, Jonathan Herbst and Glenn Hall cover the politics behind the Bill (Apple podcasts / Spotify).… Continue Reading
In our latest podcast on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, Simon Lovegrove and Emily Stone cover the Bill’s provisions on EU retained law (Apple podcasts / Spotify).… Continue Reading
The Norton Rose Fulbright annual Markets Infrastructure seminar is back! Please join us from 15:45 – 19:00 on Thursday, 8 September 2022 for an update and discussion on key topics in the world of trade and post-trade. The seminar will be of interest to legal, compliance and risk professionals working with the buy and sell … Continue Reading
In our latest podcast on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, Matthew Gregory and Hannah Meakin take a closer look at the Bill’s provisions on financial promotion (Apple podcasts / Spotify). … Continue Reading
In the latest episodes of our Regulation Tomorrow podcasts: Jonathan Herbst and Hannah Meakin provide a high-level overview of the Financial Services and Markets Bill which was introduced on the 20 July 2022 (Apple podcasts / Spotify). Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin and Albert Weatherill focus specifically on the Bill’s provisions relating to critical third parties … Continue Reading
In the latest episode of our Consumer Duty series, Joe Bamford and Iain Hawthorn unpack the key takeaways from the FCA’s policy statement and finalised non-handbook guidance published on 27 July 2022 and summarise immediate next steps for firms. (Apple podcasts/ Spotify)… Continue Reading
Join our global Financial services regulation team to hear about the developing regulatory approaches and trends in the BNPL sector across the world. Register here … Continue Reading
On July 12, 2022 our financial services and risk advisory teams will be holding a panel discussion event on the key financial crime issues facing financial services firms. The event, held at our offices in 3 More London Riverside, will include a keynote speech by Louise Stanway, chair of the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group. … Continue Reading
On 12 July 2022, at 5pm to 7:30pm we are holding a financial crime panel event at our offices in 3 More London Riverside. Our financial regulation and risk advisory team will be joined by senior individuals from across the sector to discuss themes including anti-money laundering, sanctions, and market abuse, as well as the … Continue Reading
On July 12, 2022 our financial services and risk advisory teams will be holding a panel discussion event on the key financial crime issues facing financial services firms. The event, held at our offices in 3 More London Riverside, will include a keynote speech by Louise Stanway, chair of the Joint Money Laundering Steering Group. … Continue Reading
Our latest 20 minute webinar will be taking place on 15 June at 9:00am and will explore the UK sustainable finance regime for asset managers. Sustainable finance regulation continues to be high on the agenda of asset managers and in this 20 minute webinar our financial services team provides an overview of existing UK rules … Continue Reading
The next instalment of our Beyond Sanctions podcast series is now available to stream and download on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode, David Harris and Katie Stephen, Co-Heads of our Contentious Financial Services Group in London, discuss some recent developments regarding sanctions enforcement for regulated firms. For further updates in this area please … Continue Reading
Tuesday, 7 June, 2022 08:00 – 09:00 BST / 11:00 – 12:00 GST / 15:00 – 16:00 HKT 11:00 – 12:00 EDT / 16:00 – 17:00 BST / 19:00 – 20:00 GST In this webinar, members of our global financial services team will compare notes on their jurisdiction’s approach to crypto funds. The speakers will … Continue Reading
Our latest 20 minute webinar will be taking place on 4 May at 9:00am and will explore the FCA’s Business Plan and future strategy. In particular, we will discuss the FCA’s newly-defined approach to: Reducing and preventing serious harm Setting and testing higher standards Promoting competition and positive change To attend this webinar, please click … Continue Reading
As a result of recent events in Ukraine, and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, there are a number of potential issues facing financial institutions. Firms have, understandably, concentrated on the immediate sanctions issues facing their organisations but will increasingly need to focus on the broader governance and compliance issues and plan accordingly, with their … Continue Reading
