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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.
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View from the chair: Is “use it or lose it” too black and white?
The FCA is concerned firms are using the permissions regime to “add credibility to their unregulated activities”. Ben Blackett-Ord has some thoughts
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UK plans on ESG ratings regime prompt concern over reach
New ESG ratings proposals due as early as January 2024 may see UK go beyond other regulators.
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UK regulators publish proposals for regulating stablecoins
The FCA and the Bank of England (Bank) are requesting feedback on their proposed approach.
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UK Government confirms final proposals for cryptoasset regulation
A summary of the key outcomes from the government’s proposals.