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 | 2023-08-24 | Our Thinking
On 28 June 2023, the UK Law Commission (the “Commission”) issued a Final Report on Digital Assets (the “Report”), providing high level recommendations on how digital assets should be categorised and regulated after receiving public input from a...
by Leela | 2023-08-10 | Awards
We are delighted to share that Emma Cleveland has been shortlisted for Legal Advisor of the Year at the Women in Finance Awards 2023! These prestigious awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of women professionals within the financial services...