Regulation Around the World

Uncovering regulatory issues locally, to help financial services firms globally

Local regulations have the potential to impact financial services businesses globally. In our monthly ‘regulation around the world’ series, our cross-border team of financial services lawyers focus on key trends in the industry and uncover the varying regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions. View our updates and listen to our podcast to help you manage these issues and the risks they present.

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Regulation Around the World: The UK Consumer Duty – a new global standard, or an outlier?

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we review the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consumer Duty (UK Duty) and see if other international financial services authorities have already got similar concepts in their frameworks; or whether the UK Duty not only sets a new UK standard for conduct in retail markets, but a new international standard across those markets surveyed.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 12, 2024

Regulation Around the World: Anti-money laundering update

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we catch up on anti-money laundering (AML) developments that have occurred in the past six months.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2024

Regulation Around the World: Financial service regulation, investment research

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we review recent steps that financial services regulatory authorities have taken as regards investment research.

Global | Publication | April 26, 2024

Financial services regulation and ESG: Regulation Around the World

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we review recent steps that financial services regulatory authorities have taken as regards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) measures focussing in particular on disclosures, greenwashing and taxonomy.

Global | Publication | October 11, 2023

Recovery and resolution: Regulation Around the World

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we review the position regarding recovery and resolution for banks which has recently been in the spotlight given events in the United States and Europe.

Global | Publication | July 10, 2023

Beneficial ownership registers: Regulation Around the World

In this edition of Regulation Around the World we review the position regarding beneficial ownership registers which has come into the spotlight following work by the Financial Action Task Force and the introduction of reforms in a number of jurisdictions.

Global | Publication | March 23, 2023

Buy now pay later: Regulation Around the World

Buy now pay later (BNPL) is a sort of short-term financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them at a later date. There are a different models for BNPL products. Generally these are categorised into split pay, pay later, long-term financing at 0% annual percentage rate, longer-term financing with subsidized interest or fee.

Global | Publication | January 05, 2023

Operational resilience: Regulation Around the World

Operational resilience remains one of the top supervisory priorities for regulators around the world. From a global perspective the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued in March last year Principles for Operational Resilience and then followed up some months later with updated Principles on Outsourcing

Global | Publication | October 05, 2022

Anti-money laundering: Regulation Around the World

A number of enforcement actions taken by regulators around the world have been a reminder for financial institutions that board involvement in, and appropriate oversight of, anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) compliance programmes is critical.

Global | Publication | June 22, 2022

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Global Regulation Tomorrow

Subscribe for updates on financial services regulatory developments, with insights and commentary from across our global network.

March 01, 2024

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.

August 31, 2022

Financial services regulation hub

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.

June 16, 2021

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.

June 16, 2021

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.

February 26, 2021

Publications and events

ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

Global | Publication | October 02, 2023

Dealing with an assertive regulator: A quick practical guide

The FCA has committed to becoming a more assertive regulator.

United Kingdom | Webinar | February 22, 2022

CCIVs are to become a reality

On 10 February 2022, the Senate passed the long-awaited Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle (CCIV) legislation with bi-partisan support.

Australia | Publication | February 11, 2022

New licensing exemptions for foreign firms but questions remain on transition

In a welcome development, on 20 December 2021 Federal Treasury released exposure draft legislation implementing exemptions from Australian financial services (AFS) licensing requirements for foreign financial service providers (FFSPs).

Australia | Publication | February 10, 2022

The practitioner’s guide to global investigations

We have contributed to the chapter Production of Information to the Authorities of Global Investigations Review – The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations.

Global | Publication | February 08, 2022

Financial Services Academy: Focusing on financial promotions

We are pleased to invite you to the second session in our Financial Services Academy, a series of online webinars aimed at up-and-coming in-house regulatory lawyers and compliance professionals, as well as anyone in need of a refresher.

United Kingdom | Webinar | February 02, 2022

US SEC amendments seek more disclosures from private equity and hedge funds

The US Securities and Exchange Commission continues to signal that it is expanding oversight of private funds.

United States | Publication | January 31, 2022

ESG investment funds: Canadian Securities Administrators publish guidance

ESG investment funds: CSA publish guidance

In an effort to help avoid “greenwashing” in the ESG-related funds industry, on January 19, 2022, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) published guidance for funds and their managers in CSA Staff Notice 81-334 ESG-Related Investment Fund Disclosure (the Notice).

Canada | Publication | January 28, 2022

Managing Investigations Video Series

In this video series, Partners from our Global Investigations team discuss their practical tips on managing investigations including managing whistleblowing reports; triaging, scoping and managing investigations; and managing corruption risks when making charitable donations.

Global | Video | January 28, 2022