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BLOG: Cryptoasset reporting: collecting data on the data economy With cryptoassets hitting the news again recently, financial regulators and tax authorities are moving to place a tighter rein on the sector. In October 2023, the UK government confirmed its plans to regulate a much broader swathe of cryptoasset...
EU AI Act - Political Agreement reached After months of fierce debate, political agreement was finally reached on the EU’s landmark AI Act on 8th December 2023. Ursula von der Leyen described it as “the first-ever comprehensive legal framework on Artificial Intelligence worldwide” and it is...
Financial Regulation group's banking and investment services column for Practical Law - December 2023 Our December 2023 column for Practical Law Financial Services subscribers on topical developments in the banking and investment services sector.
Abolition of lifetime allowance and introduction of new tax-free lump sum allowances The tight timetable for removing the lifetime allowance (LTA) on 6 April 2024 was confirmed at the Autumn Statement. The lengthy and complex legislation required to achieve this, and to introduce two new tax-free lump sum allowances, is included in the...
PS23/16 - FCA publishes final rules on sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labelling Following its consultation CP22/20 issued in October 2022, the FCA has finally published its Policy Statement setting out its final rules and guidance on sustainability disclosure requirements and investment labelling for sustainable investment products...
Key developments in contentious DP in 2023 Year-on-year, data becomes more of a concern for individuals, organisations and regulators as both commercial opportunities and regulatory risks increase. The GDPR kicked off the latest phase of the data revolution in May 2018 and has since been followed...
Competition Appeal Tribunal sets a high bar for CMA raids at domestic premises On 7 December 2023, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) published a judgment confirming the higher level of scrutiny that applies to the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) power to enter and search domestic premises. The ruling, in which...
Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduces IPO "double dipping" exemption Hong Kong Stock Exchange introduces IPO "double dipping" exemption
UK Prospectus Regime Reforms Approach Next Milestone The final draft Public Offer and Admissions to Trading Regulations 2023, first announced as part of the Edinburgh Reforms last year, have been published and laid before Parliament. The Regulations will lay the foundations for the new UK Prospectus Regime,...
A Guide to Takeovers in the United Kingdom Memorandum providing a general guide to takeovers of listed companies in the UK
EFIG: European Banking Newsletter – December 2023 Developments in this month's edition include:
COP28: Discussion points for business from week 1 This year’s 28th Conference of the Parties to discuss international action on climate change (COP28) has seen energy, nature, carbon markets, finance and fairness developing as central themes. And whilst there is pressure for governments to do more, the...
Corporate Update Bulletin - 07 December 2023 Corporate Update is our fortnightly bulletin highlighting the latest legal and regulatory developments of interest to corporates.
Employment Law in 2024 2024 is set to be a big year for UK employers. We are anticipating significant changes to employment law, affecting how people work, diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and hiring and firing. In addition, the post-Brexit employment landscape is...
Competition & Regulatory Newsletter: European Commission fines Rabobank over bonds trading cartel European Commission fines Rabobank over bonds trading cartel