Understanding the intricate landscape of financial regulation is crucial for compliance and risk management. Our expert guidance provides clear, concise advice on the intricacies of regulated activities within the financial sector. Stay ahead with up-to-date insights and practical solutions tailored for legal professionals navigating the ever-evolving regulatory environment.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on targeted changes to the UK Listing Rules for closed-ended investment funds to...
A round-up of financial services developments, including (among other things) ECB announces plans to simplify banking supervision publications....
Insurance & Reinsurance analysis: This H1 2026 new content round-up highlights key Insurance & Reinsurance Practical Guidance publications on captive...
Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: In Maher v Holmes, the High Court allowed an appeal against a bankruptcy order founded on a judgment debt arising...
Financial Conduct Authority—Principles for Businesses (PRIN)This Practice Note explains the Principles for Businesses (PRIN) set down by the Financial...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has identified several breaches by Monzo Bank Limited (Monzo) of the Retail Banking Market Investigation...
Insurance conduct regulation—COBS and ICOBSThe Financial Conduct Authority Handbook (FCA Handbook) includes sourcebooks to regulate the conduct of...
Second charge mortgage regimeSecond charge mortgages definedA regulated second charge mortgage is a loan secured on a borrower’s property that is used...
Exclusions and exemptions relating to the general prohibition—an introductionThis Practice Note provides an introduction to the exemptions and exclusions that apply in relation to the general prohibition contained in section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000, s19). These
What are regulated activities?Scope of this Practice NoteThis Practice Note explains what constitutes regulated activities under the UK regulatory regime. In particular, it looks at the specified activities and specified investments contained in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
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