by Zoe Wang | 2025-07-11 | Our Thinking
Research Payment Reform Underway The Financial Conduct Authority has announced a key regulatory change with the publication of PS25/4. Fund managers in the United Kingdom are now allowed to choose how to pay for investment research. They may use their own capital...
by Leela | 2023-10-05 | Our Thinking
Background On 12 September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a Policy Statement (PS23/13) (the ‘‘Policy Statement’’), outlining its response to the feedback received in the Consultation Paper (CP22/27). The focus is on creating a new set of rules...
by Leela | 2023-09-26 | Our Thinking
Background On 7 September 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a press release announcing its intention to revise the implementation timeline for enforcing specific rules related to the promotions of cryptoassets. These rules were outlined in the...
by Leela | 2023-09-18 | Our Thinking
Background On 28 August 2023, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) released its 2023-2027 corporate plan (with a focus on 2023-2024). On 29 August 2023, the Australian Prudential, and Regulatory Authority (“APRA”) released its 2023-2024...
by Leela | 2023-09-13 | Our Thinking
On 5 September 2023, Australia’s Parliament passed the Financial Accountability Regime Bill 2023 (”FAR”), which replaces and expands on the previous Banking Executive Accountability Regime. The FAR applies to insurers, banks, and superannuation providers, and...
by Leela | 2023-09-04 | Our Thinking
On 27 June 2023, the Australian Treasury issued a second consultation paper titled “Climate-related financial disclosure”. This release builds upon a prior consultation and is in line with the Australian Government’s dedication to creating...
