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FCA issues final set of rules to improve operational resilience within the UK’s financial sector

The FCA has recently published rules establishing operational resilience as a central regulatory requirement for regulated financial services businesses
20 May 2021

Top Tips for Terminating Contracts

Matthew Walker from the firm's Dispute Resolution team discusses the key points to consider when terminating contracts

11 June 2019

An introduction to crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is an increasingly popular alternative method of raising finance. But what is crowdfunding? In this article we explain how crowdfunding works, the risks and rewards and the UK regulation.
13 February 2018

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Five fintech predictions for 2018

2018 is set to be another interesting year for the fintech sector. Here are our top five fintech predictions for 2018.
08 February 2018

An introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain technology is typically associated with cryptocurrencies but it has far more to offer. This article explores what a blockchain is and looks at potential uses.
16 November 2017

A guide to Open Banking

What is Open Banking and what does it mean for you? A guide on the new Open Banking Standard for fintech firms, banks, small businesses and consumers.
23 October 2017

Consumer credit: FCA consultation targets creditworthiness assessments

The FCA consultation distinguishes between two main areas of risk when assessing consumer credit: credit risk and affordability risk. We look at the proposed changes to creditworthiness assessments.
04 September 2017

Investment platforms under FCA's competition spotlight

The FCA is launching a market study into investment platforms to assess potential competition issues, following the final report of its asset management market study.
09 August 2017

PSD2 authorisation and reporting requirements: insight from the FCA and EBA

The FCA has revealed how it proposes to implement PSD2 changes to authorisation and reporting. In this article, we examine the FCA's approach and how it might change in light of the EBA's guidelines.
26 July 2017

Innovate Finance reports on the outcome of its Industry Sandbox Consultation

Innovate Finance's report on an industry sandbox suggests exciting opportunities ahead for UK fintech.
07 June 2017

Distributed ledger technology: FCA publishes Discussion Paper

The regulator's Discussion Paper on distributed ledger technology shows its commitment to better engage with UK fintech and highlights some key issues in the technology's development.
30 May 2017

ECON reports on fintech and the future of financial services

We consider the European Parliament's report, 'FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector'.
17 May 2017
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