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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

FCA delivers speech on cyber-security in the financial sector

In the wake of the recent WannaCry attack, we examine a speech by the FCA on the threat of cyber-attacks in the financial services sector and what businesses can do to manage them.
17 May 2017

Crowdfunding: restriction on 'offers to the public'

Investment-based crowdfunding platforms are usually well-educated on financial promotions but, in the race to raise funds, may overlook another area of key legal importance.
11 May 2017

FCA v Macris: restrictive meaning of "identifies" under s393 FSMA 2000

Supreme Court overturns the findings of the Court of Appeal and the Upper Tribunal and adopts a restrictive meaning of the word "identifies" in s393 FSMA 2000 in FCA v Macris.
03 May 2017

Press release

Burges Salmon advises Embark Group on acquisition of EBS Management PLC

The firm’s corporate team have advised long-standing client Embark Group on a number of significant strategic acquisitions.
12 April 2017

Why businesses should understand fintech

The financial services sector is undergoing a fintech evolution. Celine O’Connor explains what fintech is and why businesses should understand the importance for UK growth.
27 March 2017

InsurTech: digitisation in an age-old industry

A snapshot of major changes to the insurance value chain driven by emerging technologies.
17 March 2017

HM Treasury consults on PSD2 implementation – a test case for post-Brexit legislation?

PSD2 is one of few legislative acts that is ahead of current practices. We look at how HM Treasury's proposals sit with existing payments legislation.
14 February 2017

Managing illiquid assets in open-ended investment funds – an FCA discussion paper

What are the risks created when consumers use open-ended investment funds to gain exposure to illiquid assets; and what are some of the possible approaches to improving liquidity management?
13 February 2017

Senior Management Regime: top tier enforcement risks

The regulatory focus on individuals continues: in the first of a series of blogs we summarise the risks for top-tier individuals holding Senior Management Functions.
16 December 2016

Suitability and the duty of care in investment advice – developments to watch for in 2017

Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at investment advice and suitability. Will 2017 bring greater clarity on advisers’ duties?
13 December 2016

Unfair contract terms: guidelines for businesses

Unfair contract terms are unenforceable and could damage your business' reputation. We look at the Competition and Markets Authority' research on unfair terms, and what you can do to spot them.
08 December 2016

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