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What is credit and what is a regulated consumer credit agreement?

Scope of this Practice NoteThere are several factors to consider when deciding whether or not a credit agreement is regulated under the regulatory...

MiFID I—Transaction reporting

This Practice Note provides an overview of the transaction reporting requirements that existed under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive...

Second Wire Transfer Regulation (WTR2)—essentials

Brexit: As of exit day (31 January 2020), the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK has...

Debt sale and purchase agreements

The debt sale and purchase market in the UKThe debt sale and purchase market has for some time been very active throughout the UK. It is an important...

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Authorised unit trust authorisation and winding-up

Authorisation of an authorised unit trust (AUT)What is an AUT?A unit trust is a type of collective investment scheme (CIS) in which the assets are...

9th Nov

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Entering into a consumer hire agreement as owner

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European Venture Capital Funds (EuVECA) Regulation

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UCITS VI

UCITS VIUCITS VI describes the European Commission's Consultation on Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities issued 26th...

Produced in partnership with Andrew Henderson Partner, Eversheds Sutherland LLP 12th Jan

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MLD4—key provisions for financial services firms—one minute guide

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Recognised investment exchanges

Recognised investment exchangesA recognised investment exchange (RIE) is a UK recognised body under Part XVIII of the Financial Services and Markets...

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Financial Conduct Authority—Principles for Businesses (PRIN)

This Practice Note explains the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) set down by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Principles form part of the...

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Consumer protection—FCA and other regulatory requirements

This Practice Note looks at key aspects of consumer protection within the UK financial services regulatory system. The UK’s regulatory structure,...

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Financial Conduct Authority—objectives and principles

The role of the FCAThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) forms part of the regulatory structure for financial services firms. The FCA has a...

9th Nov

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Basel Accord

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS), consisting of the central banks of governors of the so-called G10 countries (Belgium, Canada,...

Produced in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP 12th Jan

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Public censure by the FCA

Disciplinary powers of the FCAThe disciplinary powers of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are found in Part XIV of the Financial Services and...

9th Nov

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Regulatory capital—purpose, quantity and quality

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Produced in partnership with Morrison & Foerster LLP 12th Jan

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The Single Rulebook

Background to the Single RulebookHistorically, the European Commission (Commission) favours using Directives (rather than Regulations) to set out its...

Produced in partnership with DLA Piper 12th Jan

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Insurance conduct regulation—COBS and ICOBS

The Financial Conduct Authority Handbook (FCA Handbook) includes sourcebooks to regulate the conduct of business by a regulated firm relevant to...

9th Nov

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What is electronic money?

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The Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)—duties

The roles of nominated officer and money laundering reporting officerA nominated officer is an individual who is nominated by a firm to receive...

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Getting the Deal Through: Private Equity (Transactions) 2020

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16th May

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Market Intelligence—Private equity

Market Intelligence—Private equityJurisdictions coveredThe following jurisdictions are covered in this report:Australia; Brazil; China; France; Hong...

16th May

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Getting the Deal Through: Private Equity (Fund Formation) 2020

Getting the Deal Through: Private Equity (Fund Formation) 2020Jurisdictions coveredThe following jurisdictions are covered in this report:Australia;...

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Getting the Deal Through: Fund Management 2020

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Getting the Deal Through: Islamic Finance & Markets 2021

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Fund management—Cayman Islands—Q&A guide

Fund management—Cayman Islands—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to fund management in Cayman Islands published...

15th May

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Fund management—Ireland—Q&A guide

Fund management—Ireland—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to fund management in Ireland published as part of the...

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Private equity (transactions)—Australia—Q&A guide

Private equity (transactions)—Australia—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity (transactions) in...

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Private equity (transactions)—United Arab Emirates—Q&A guide

Private equity (transactions)—United Arab Emirates—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity...

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Private equity (transactions)—Egypt—Q&A guide

Private equity (transactions)—Egypt—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity (transactions) in Egypt...

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Private equity (fund formation)—Spain—Q&A guide

Private equity (fund formation)—Spain—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity (fund formation) in...

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Private equity (fund formation)—Austria—Q&A guide

Private equity (fund formation)—Austria—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity (fund formation) in...

15th May

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International Financial Markets Guide—India

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Produced in partnership with Khaitan & Co 15th May

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Fund management—Lebanon—Q&A guide

Fund management—Lebanon—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to fund management in Lebanon published as part of the...

15th May

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International Financial Markets Guide—Russia

International Financial Markets Guide—Russia1. Telephone taping(a)(i) What are the restrictions on the taping of telephone calls to or from a person...

Produced in partnership with Timothy Stubbs, Zaur Gidalishov and Olga Fedina of Dentons LLP 15th May

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International Financial Markets Guide—Guernsey

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Produced in partnership with Ogier 15th May

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Private equity (transactions)—Germany—Q&A guide

Private equity (transactions)—Germany—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to private equity (transactions) in...

15th May

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Fund management—Portugal—Q&A guide

Fund management—Portugal—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to fund management in Portugal published as part of...

15th May

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Fund management—United Kingdom—Q&A guide

Fund management—United Kingdom—Q&A guideThis Practice Note contains a jurisdiction-specific Q&A guide to fund management in United Kingdom published...

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Private equity (fund formation)—Australia—Q&A guide

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