To what extent do the business activities of prediction market platforms fall within the scope of financial services regulation in European jurisdictions?
Regulated Activities Order 2001
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.
While the regulatory burden will increase, so will the degree of regulatory certainty for firms looking to operate in the UK.
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.
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.
The second of a two-part series analyses the EU and UK crypto regulatory landscapes, focusing on the UK regulatory framework for stablecoins.
The FCA plans to extend the High-Level Standards in the FCA Handbook to cryptoasset firms in line with FSMA-authorized entities.
New regime comes into effect in early 2026.