United Kingdom | Publication | November 2023
On October 30, 2023, the FCA published a feedback statement on coverage under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for long-term asset funds (LTAFs).
In June 2023, the FCA had sought views on whether it might be appropriate to remove FSCS cover for regulated activities relating to LTAFs, but in light of the feedback received, it has decided not to take forward that proposal. Instead, it intends to consider any changes to the scope of FSCS protection for retail investments in the round, rather than excluding activities relating to certain investment products in isolation.
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On 29 November 2024, the first tranche of sweeping Australian privacy reforms under the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (Cth) (Bill) passed both Houses of Parliament.
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A value-referenced crypto asset (VRCA, commonly known as a “stablecoin”) is a crypto asset designed to maintain a stable value over time by referencing the value of a fiat currency, such as the US dollar, or any other value or right, or a combination thereof. It can be used as a medium of exchange or as a store of value that is less volatile than other crypto assets.
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