Treasury

“We work with the treasury teams of both financial institutions and unregulated corporates on regulatory matters related to their own securities and investments, cash management arrangements and payments. Hot topics are the digitisation of cash, payment in crypto assets, issuance of NFTs. Other relevant issues are requirements attaching to derivatives and repos, AML systems and controls and payment services.”

Global | Publication | augustus 2022

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New Split the Difference podcast: the EU DLT Pilot Regime and the UK Digital Securities Sandbox

Our podcast series Split the Difference explores divergence between the EU and UK regulatory regimes in the markets spac...

Global | June 12, 2024

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Part 3: Greenwashing in focus: Navigating the rise of enforcement

In this three-part webinar series, our team of experienced NRF lawyers and consultants, along with industry leaders and ...

Global | June 12, 2024

Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA regulatory insights series – UAE

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Global | May 23, 2024

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The EU SFDR and UK SDR examined

Last November the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Policy Statement 23/16 (PS23/16) containing final rules an...

Global | May 13, 2024

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Investigations in EMEA: Horizon scanning

2024 promises to bring important changes to anti-money laundering regulation and wider financial crime legislation in th...

Global | April 16, 2024

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Regulation Tomorrow Plus: DE&I series “Inclusivity”

In the fifth podcast in our DE&I series, Simon Lovegrove, Hannah Meakin and Hannah McAslan-Schaaf are joined by Alasdair...

Global | April 11, 2024

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Quarterly UK financial services horizon scanner

In this briefing we set out some of the key upcoming dates that we are aware of so far in the financial services space f...

United Kingdom | April 08, 2024

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A new approach to publishing FCA enforcement investigations - key takeaways from the consultation

On 27 February 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Consultation Paper (CP24/2) proposing, amongst ot...

United Kingdom | March 27, 2024

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PRA enforcement changes: What you need to know

On 30th January 2024, the Bank of England (the Bank) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published Policy Statemen...

United Kingdom | February 22, 2024

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Financial Services Regulatory ESG Monthly Updaters

Environmental, Social and Governance-related (ESG) matters are high on the global agenda with a focus not only on climat...

Global | February 14, 2024

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CRD VI: Third country branches and subsidiaries

On 27 October 2021, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a Banking Package which set out proposed amendments to ...

United Kingdom | February 06, 2024

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA regulatory insights series – UK

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

Global | February 01, 2024

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The future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets in the UK

HM Treasury has set out its final proposals for the UK’s future financial services regulatory regime for cryptoassets, c...

United Kingdom | January 15, 2024

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The anti-greenwashing rule: Proposed FCA guidance

On 28 November 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation on its proposed new guidance to suppo...

United Kingdom | December 27, 2023

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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

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The FCA SDR Policy Statement: Some of the headlines

On 28 November 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final rules and guidance on Sustainability Disc...

United Kingdom | December 18, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: DE&I series “Data protection”

In the fourth podcast in our DE&I series, Hannah McAslan-Schaaf and Lara White discuss the data protection aspects of th...

Global | December 01, 2023

Decisions Decoded: Key takeaways from the latest AML enforcement decision

In this episode, Senior Knowledge Lawyer Catherine Pluck talks to Financial Services Partner Katie Stephen about the rec...

Global | November 10, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: HMT final proposals for UK cryptoasset regulation

On 30 October 2023, HM Treasury (HMT) published its final proposals for the future financial services regulatory regime ...

Global | November 09, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: DE&I series ‘D&I and individual accountability’

In the third podcast in our DE&I series, Simon Lovegrove and Hannah McAslan-Schaaf cover the interplay between the regul...

Global | October 25, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: DE&I series ‘What should firms be doing now’?

In the second podcast in our DE&I series, Simon Lovegrove and Hannah McAslan-Schaaf discuss what firms should be doing i...

Global | October 23, 2023

Financial services regulation and ESG: Regulation Around the World

In our latest edition of Regulation Around the World, our financial services lawyers and risk consulting team from the U...

Global | October 17, 2023

New Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast: DE&I series: FCA and PRA consultations

In the first podcast in our DE&I series, Jonathan Herbst, Hannah Meakin and Hannah McAslan-Schaaf provide an overview of...

Global | October 11, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA regulatory insights series – Netherlands

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

Global | September 21, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: Culture – Recent developments and practical steps

In our latest Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Senior Knowledge Lawyer Catherine Pluck is joined by London Financial Se...

Global | August 31, 2023

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Managing global implementation and regulatory change projects

Global businesses are operating in an ever-changing and increasingly complex regulatory landscape. It is of vital import...

United Kingdom | August 24, 2023

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Governance and sustainability

Firms have been incorporating and gradually increasing sustainability themes into their operations, products and service...

United Kingdom | August 14, 2023

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Ten key steps to reduce the risk of a greenwashing regulatory enquiry

Identifying and preventing greenwashing is a growing priority for a number of regulators around the world and is a key a...

United Kingdom | August 08, 2023

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Handling regulatory interventions: Considerations for responders

Two years ago, in July 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) committed to being a more “innovative, assertive and ...

United Kingdom | August 02, 2023

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Regulation Tomorrow Plus – Mansion House speech: Key takeaways

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Global | July 18, 2023

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Internal frameworks and reporting

Inadequate governance is regularly cited by regulators as a factor which has contributed to the failings of firms. From ...

United Kingdom | May 31, 2023

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Directive on Green Claims

In March 2023, the European Commission (Commission) adopted a proposal for a Directive on substantiation and communicati...

United Kingdom | May 24, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus - AML: Key themes for firms from recent enforcement

In our latest Regulation Tomorrow Plus podcast, Senior Knowledge Lawyer Catherine Pluck is joined by Counsel Joe Smallsh...

Global | May 22, 2023

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IT migration and outsourcing: Lessons from the latest SMCR enforcement case

On 13 April 2023, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) fined the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of TSB Bank...

United Kingdom | May 02, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank UK: The regulatory tools in play

The Bank of England (BoE) has a number of resolution tools at its disposal which are provided for in legislation followi...

Global | March 28, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: ESG insight series

In the first of our financial services ESG insight series, Haney Saadah discusses what he is seeing in the market and so...

Global | March 24, 2023

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Regulation Tomorrow Plus – HM Treasury consults on the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets

On 1 February 2023, HM Treasury issued its latest proposals for the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets.

Global | February 02, 2023

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Governance - lessons for 2023 from regulatory enforcement

It is widely recognised that poor culture has been a major root cause of past conduct failures. In light of this, the FC...

United Kingdom | January 05, 2023

Regulation Tomorrow Plus - What to expect in 2023?

In this episode, our London Financial Services & Regulation partners reflect on some of the key UK regulatory themes fro...

Global | December 19, 2022

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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

Regulation Tomorrow Plus – The importance of terminology and the “S” and “G” parts of ESG

In this episode of RT Plus on ESG, Haney Saadah touches on the FCA’s recent consultation paper on sustainability disclos...

Global | November 24, 2022

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What is the ICARA process and what is an ICARA document? Practical issues for firms

The new Investment Firm Prudential Regime introduces an internal capital and risk assessment (ICARA) process for both sm...

Global | February 21, 2022

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

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Global | February 03, 2022

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United Kingdom | December 01, 2021

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UK Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR): The impact

The UK Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR) will take effect on January 1, 2022.

Global | August 02, 2021

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AML and Treasury functions

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Global | June 11, 2021

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IFR/IFD: The new prudential regime for MiFID II investment firms

Set to take effect in Europe on 26 June 2021 and in the UK on 1 January 2022, the Investment Firm Regulation (IFR) and t...

United Kingdom | May 12, 2021

Regulation Tomorrow Plus: EMEA regulatory insights series – UK

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Today, 17 September 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published its 2025 Tax Plan (Belastingplan 2025). The plan contains several proposals that affect businesses operating in or with the Netherlands. Most provisions of the 2025 Tax Plan will enter into force on 1 January 2025 (unless otherwise indicated).

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