Regulated Activities Order 2001
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Prediction markets: The emerging regulatory headache
To what extent do the business activities of prediction market platforms fall within the scope of financial services regulation in European jurisdictions?
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UK introduces its first regulatory regime for ESG ratings providers
We look at the scope of the new regulated activities and the FCA proposals for regulating the sector due to come into force June 29, 2028.
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Regulation of crypto-asset activities in the UK: Completing the regulatory puzzle
While the regulatory burden will increase, so will the degree of regulatory certainty for firms looking to operate in the UK.
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FCA finalizes “user-friendly” overhaul of commodity derivative tests
By shifting the AAT from guidance into formal rules, the FCA aims to provide a more robust and predictable environment for the UK’s commodity and energy markets.
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Legislation finalized as UK moves to regulate ESG ratings
New measures applicable to UK‑located providers delivering ratings to any client globally and also overseas providers where ratings are made available to UK customers.
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The rise of stablecoins – regulatory landscape in the UK
The second of a two-part series analyses the EU and UK crypto regulatory landscapes, focusing on the UK regulatory framework for stablecoins.
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FCA proposals to promote good business practices amongst crypto firms
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.
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Preparing UK market access for Swiss financial services firms after the Berne Financial Services Agreement
New regime comes into effect in early 2026.