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Food Safety Modernization Act Financial Institutions

The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding... more +
The Food Safety Modernization Act is a United States federal statute enacted in 2011 to ensure the safety of the U.S. food supply and prevent food contamination. The main features of the FSMA include expanding the FDA's inspection of food processing facilities and imported food products, requiring all food processors, manufactures and handlers to register with HHS and maintain food safety records, and shifting the government's focus away from responding to food contamination and towards preventing food contamination.  less -
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Claim To Fame - Mass Litigation: what key trends should financial services firms be aware of in 2024?

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As we have explored in our Class Actions series, the popularity of mass claims in the English courts continues to grow. Such claims represent a substantial threat to financial institutions but, at the same time, we are also...more

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AI and Machine Learning in UK financial services: the public response to the FCA and PRA

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In our previous alert, we discussed the emerging trends for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services and mentioned a joint paper published by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Financial...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

FCA’s Introduction of a Gateway for Firms to Approve Financial Promotions

On September 12, 2023, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published Policy Statement PS23/13 (the “Policy Statement”) setting out its final position on the introduction of a new gateway for firms that approve...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Changes to Trading Rules Now Effective Under New Financial Services and Markets Act 2023

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (“FSMA 2023”) became law on 29 June 2023, with its principal objective stated in Section 1 being the revocation and replacement of EU laws that were retained and on-shored into the...more

A&O Shearman

UK wholesale markets review update: Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 and latest developments

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On 7 July 2023, the new Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (the Act) was published, marking a significant step in the development of the UK’s post-Brexit ‘Smarter Regulatory Framework’....more

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Insurers in Financial Difficulty: The UK Government and Prudential Regulation Authority Issue Consultation Papers Concerning...

In late January 2023, the UK government issued a detailed consultation paper to introduce a long-awaited resolution regime for UK (re)insurers. The new regime addresses long-standing concerns about how the UK would manage one...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Financial Conduct Authority Announces Its First Criminal Prosecution Under The UK Money Laundering Regulations

The FCA has announced its first criminal prosecution under the UK’s Money Laundering Regulations. This is undoubtedly a very significant development for the FCA and should be seen as a warning to firms within scope of the...more

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A Multifaceted Maze: The FCA's Role and Powers in Distressed Situations

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The last five years have seen a substantial increase in the number and variety of regulated firms operating in the United Kingdom, with the development in particular of financial services provided by new technology firms,...more

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Global Payments Newsletter, December 2020

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Key developments of interest over the last month include: United Kingdom: HM Treasury is consulting on proposed insolvency changes for payment institutions and electronic money institutions, including a bespoke special...more

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HM Treasury Consults on Post-EU Financial Services Regulatory Framework

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The UK government signals a diversion from the onshored regime towards a more flexible financial services regulatory framework. HM Treasury has published a consultation paper marking the start of Phase II of its financial...more

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UK Central Securities Depositaries Regulations 2017 Published

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HM Treasury has published the Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017, together with an explanatory memorandum. The Regulations implement, in part, certain Articles of the EU Central Securities Depositaries...more

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Funds Bulletin - February 2017

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Funds Bulletin (a monthly round-up of topical legal, regulatory and tax issues affecting the fund industry). Features our summary of the FSCP's position paper on the impact of Brexit on financial services consumers, as well...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2017

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The FCA and PRA announced changes to enforcement process with the aim of strengthening the transparency and effectiveness of enforcement decision-making processes. Some of the changes have already come into force, the rest...more

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Financial Regulatory Developments Focus - November 2016

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In this newsletter, we provide a snapshot of the principal US, European and global financial regulatory developments of interest to banks, investment firms, broker-dealers, market infrastructure providers, asset managers and...more

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Upper Tribunal Declines To Suspend Effect Of FCA Decision Notice Refusing Application For Part 4A Permission

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In this decision report we consider the decision of the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) in which the Upper Tribunal declined to suspend the effect of a decision notice that had been issued to a firm, Money Matcher...more

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Blog: ILS Provisions Added To The Bank Of England & Financial Services Bill, As It Makes Its Way Through The House Of Lords

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The UK government has proposed amendments to the Bank of England and Financial Services Bill (the Bill), which if enacted, would pave the way for Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) and collateralised reinsurance business...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"The UK Softens Its Approach to Senior Banker Regulatory Liability"

The aftermath of the financial crisis saw regulators worldwide tighten rules and launch large-scale enforcement investigations, particularly directed at the banking sector. The U.K., notwithstanding the importance to it of...more

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Essential Guide to Mortgages and Charges Over Land

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This Essential Guide describes the most commonly used types of security that can be created or arise over property, the form and contents of a typical mortgage or fixed charge over property, due diligence and pre-completion...more

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