This article discusses the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) publishing proposed new regulatory requirements for improving diversity and inclusion in Financial Services.
On 27 July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Policy Statement (PS22/9) and Finalised Guidance (FG22/5) setting out final rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty (the Duty). The Duty sets higher expectations of the standard of care that firms give consumers.
This guide provides comprehensive insight into banking regulation in 19 jurisdictions around the world.
This guide covers key topics including regulatory architecture, bank capital requirements, bank governance/internal controls, Fintech, and rules governing banks’ relationships with their customers and other third parties.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding alternative investment funds across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics covered include the sustainability transition, the fund finance industry, foreign investment funds in Japan, and more.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding money laundering across a range of jurisdictions.
This briefing discusses legal aspects relating to sustainable finance, and trends and developments that are relevant for financing sustainable development in focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa.
In this multi-jurisdictional guide, explore an overview of key legal issues, rules and developments regarding corporate tax across a range of jurisdictions.
Some topics covered include the macro-economic factors caused by the war in Ukraine, the associated global inflation, and the remaining pressure on the capacity of tax administrations.
This guide covers common issues in project finance laws and regulations including security, bankruptcy, restrictions, insurance, and arbitration.
This guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations – including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending and LIBOR replacement – in 33 jurisdictions.
Learn about the central bank digital currencies ("CBDC") considered by the central banks of several countries.