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FCA publishes Consumer Duty papers on the application to wholesale activity
Regulator seeks clarity on the correct approach to the application of the Consumer Duty on wholesale firms.
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FCA guidance on non-financial misconduct: Top 12 takeaways from CP25/18
Ashurst set out the key takeaways from the paper, which is clearly important – but not for the reasons the FCA has given.
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Trouble Dutch: An error of judgment on inducement rules?
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets has made an extraordinary decision, says Ashurst.
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Your essential checklists for Consumer Duty Best practice Board reports
Checklists for firms to reflect on whether their annual Board report and RCA processes are aligned with the FCA’s ideas of best practice.
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Changes to the post-trade risk reduction services and the DTO
The FCA is making changes to notification and disclosure requirements for OTC derivatives.
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Monsters in the deep: AI and your firm
Analysis of a speech by FPC’s Jonathan Hall on the impact of AI developments, such as trading agents, on financial stability.
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What’s behind the consultation on critical service providers?
UK regulators have set out requirements for critical third parties.
