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REMIT

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Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA insights series: Episode 16 – REMIT 2

In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory ...

Global | November 01, 2024

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MiFIR and MiFID II review: ten key things that EU financial institutions should know

Following more than two years of debate, the legislative review of the proposed amendments to Regulation (EU) No 600/201...

Global | February 15, 2024

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The FCA’s proposals for commodity derivatives regulatory reform

On 4 December 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its consultation paper CP23/27 on reforming the comm...

United Kingdom | January 17, 2024

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Horizon scanning: Ten regulatory topics to look out for in 2024

In this article we look at ten regulatory topics for 2024 that will have a significant impact on institutions operating ...

United Kingdom | December 22, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: FCA CP23/27 on commodity derivatives regulatory reform

In this episode of Regulation Tomorrow Plus, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin, Georgia Karamani and Anita Edwards discuss ...

Global | December 19, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: Firms’ obligations to record and retain communications under UK REMIT

In this Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin and Anita Edwards discuss the obligations that ...

Global | September 25, 2023

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Split the difference: Consolidated Tape

In the latest episode of our Split the difference podcast series, which explores divergence and convergence between the ...

Global | August 23, 2023

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Regulation Tomorrow Plus – Mansion House speech: Key takeaways

In our latest Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Global Director of Financial Services Knowledge, Simon Lovegrove is join...

Global | July 18, 2023

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Split the difference: Markets in EU and UK - Recent and upcoming changes to EMIR

In the latest in our podcast series, split the difference, which explores divergence between the EU and UK regulatory re...

Global | April 25, 2023

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The Designated Activities Regime: what is it and how will it impact firms?

The Financial Services and Markets Bill (FSM Bill), which was laid in front of Parliament in July 2022 and is expected t...

Global | March 23, 2023

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EU and UK financial market related initiatives and the energy crisis

Both the EU and the UK have been fighting the energy crisis for a year. As the crisis has evolved both the UK and the EU...

Global | December 01, 2022

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Beyond Sanctions: Regulation Around the World

As a result of recent events in Ukraine, and the economic sanctions imposed on Russia, there are a number of potential i...

Global | May 13, 2022

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The 2022 EU and UK Financial Services Regulation and Policy Outlook for Markets

The upcoming months will bring about a busy regulatory agenda in the area of wholesale financial markets regulation in t...

Global | February 03, 2022

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New European commodity derivatives regime

In July 2020, the European Commission (“the Commission”) published targeted amendments to the Markets in Financial Instr...

United Kingdom | May 05, 2021

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REMIT after Brexit: Key things that UK and EU market participants need to know

The United Kingdom’s (UK) departure from the European Union (EU) on January 31, 2020 and the subsequent expiry of the tr...

Global | February 10, 2021

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Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.
Global Regulation Tomorrow

Global Regulation Tomorrow

Subscribe for updates on financial services regulatory developments, with insights and commentary from across our global network.
Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.
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With insights from our legal, risk and compliance, and government relations experts, this hub will keep you up to date on regulatory change as it happens.

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Financial Services Regulatory Developments in ESG

ESG is high on the regulatory agenda. Businesses, governments, regulators, financial services firms and individuals all have a part to play in tackling climate change and this view is increasingly shared across society.

Global | Publication | May 16, 2023
Financial services investigations and enforcement

Financial services investigations and enforcement

Our Financial services investigations and enforcement group comprises a multidisciplinary team of lawyers, including both contentious and advisory technical specialists, and risk and compliance professionals, combining deep legal and regulatory knowledge with practical industry expertise.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2022
Markets

Markets

We advise both regulated and non-regulated firms on a range of matters relating to market structure and integrity, including responding to changing requirements, organising business structures to comply and maximise opportunities globally, and dealing with potential issues.

Global | Publication | August 31, 2022
Financial services and regulation

Financial services and regulation

Our global financial services and regulation practice helps our clients navigate the evolving and increasingly complex regulatory environment, working seamlessly across major business and financial hubs.

Global | External | June 17, 2021
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Conduct

We have a proven track record of advising a broad range of clients on complex and sensitive matters in the conduct space, both on the advisory and contentious side, many of which carry significant reputational risk.

Global | Publication | June 16, 2021
Governance

Governance

We draw on our diverse experience and clear understanding of the laws and regulations that shape the operating environment to help a broad range of clients navigate the ever-changing governance landscape.

Global | Publication | February 26, 2021
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Our global financial services and regulation practice is structured around its core regulatory strengths – governance, conduct and markets, which includes financial crime.

Global | Publication | February 02, 2021

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Can a charterer procure the release of a laden vessel arrested by a mortgagee bank?

As previously observed, conflicts occasionally arise between mortgagees and charterers where a mortgagee wishes to take prompt action to enforce its rights, but the charterer wishes such enforcement action to be deferred until the end of the charter.

Global | December 05, 2024

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Post-Illumina: EU competition authorities have three options to still catch below-threshold acquisitions

For some time now, the European Commission (EC) and national competition authorities (NCAs) have been striving to catch so-called “killer acquisitions” under their merger control rules to thereby close a perceived enforcement gap.

Global | December 03, 2024

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EUDR: European Parliament approves one-year delay but proposes contentious amendment

On 14 November 2024, the European Parliament voted to approve the proposed one-year delay to the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (the EUDR).

Global | December 02, 2024

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