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UK FCA Proposes Reinstating ‘Payment Bundling’ for Investment Research and Trade Execution

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Acknowledging that high-quality, easily available investment research supports deep capital markets, listed companies, and economic growth, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently issued a consultation paper...more

A&O Shearman

UK Investment Research Review Signifies Further EU-UK Divergence on Unbundling Research Rules

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The report and recommendations of the UK Investment Research Review were published on July 10, 2023. The recommendations have been accepted by the government and the Financial Conduct Authority has committed to prioritizing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Investment Research Review: Reforming MiFID II and Revitalising Investment Research in the UK Public Markets

In July 2023, the Investment Research Review (the Review) commissioned by the UK government published its findings into investment research in UK capital markets. The Review made the following seven recommendations, seeking...more

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The European Commission’s Retail Investment Package – what do investment firms need to be prepared for?

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The European Commission adopted its Retail Investment Package on 24 May 2023 as part of its 2020 Capital Markets Union Action Plan. The main objective is to strengthen the protection of retail investors in the European Union...more

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UK: Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 - Landmark Financial Services and Market Bill receives Royal Assent

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Hailed as a landmark piece of legislation and a once in a generation reform to the UK financial services sector, the new Financial Services and Markets Act 2022-2023 which received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023 aims to bolster...more

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European Commission Publishes Retail Investment Strategy

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On May 24, 2023, the European Commission published a Retail Investment Strategy package aimed at enhancing retail investor protections across the EU and encouraging participation in the EU capital markets. The package...more

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UK Financial Conduct Authority Consults on Regulatory Perimeter Guidance for Trading Venues

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The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority has published a consultation paper on proposed guidance on the regulatory perimeter for multilateral trading facilities and on possible future changes to smaller trading venues' regulatory...more

Dechert LLP

Upcoming Regulatory Initiatives Impacting Private Fund Managers - September 2022

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This latest edition of the regulatory initiatives paper sets out at a high level the core regulatory issues that are likely to impact private fund managers in the coming months, including an overview of the key actions needed...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Brexit & Financial Services: Preparing for the End of the Transition Period

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With the end of the Brexit transition period looming, many financial services firms are asking what they need to do between now and the end of the year to ensure regulatory compliance. In this episode of our Connected With...more

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MiFID Refit - Commission Consults on Review of MiFID II Framework

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The consultation provides a key opportunity for market participants to provide feedback on the regime. Key Points: ..The consultation covers a broad range of MiFID topics and, while framed as a questionnaire, contains...more

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Third country firms providing investment services on a cross-border basis – challenging times

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One of the consequences of the implementation of MiFID II into Luxembourg law is the creation of a new regime for third country firms providing investment services. This new regime is distinct from the regime that is in place...more

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The Luxembourg Stock Exchange launches 2 Professional Segments

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Both the Euro MTF, as well as the Regulated Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange are from now on equipped with their respective Professional Segments reserved to qualified investors, i.e. non-retail investors....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2018 – The World of Financial Regulation as the UK Prepares to Exit the...

There is much for authorised firms to consider in the year ahead. Firms have been through the intensive period of the enactment of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II), but must now step up their...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - November 2017

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts - SEC STAFF GUIDANCE AND ALERTS - SEC Staff Issues No-Action Letters to Facilitate Cross-Border Compliance with the Research “Unbundling” Provisions of the European...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

EU PRIIPs Regulation – Relevance to Fund Managers Explained

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Background - On 1 January 2018, European Union (EU) Regulation (No 1286/2014)[1] on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) comes into force. It will require that a...more

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SEC Announces Measures to Facilitate Cross-Border Implementation of the European Union’s MiFID II’s Research Provisions

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On October 26, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that, “following consultation with European authorities, and in response to concerns that investors could lose access to valuable research, the...more

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Advisers Trading in Europe or Advising E.U. Clients Must Prepare for MiFID II

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On January 3, 2018, the European Commission’s sweeping reform, the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (“MiFID II”), will become effective. MiFID II applies to firms providing investment services or performing...more

K&L Gates LLP

Quick Link Guide for MiFID II Guidance

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Changes to the MiFID II regulatory regime will impose new obligations on many global investment managers both inside and outside the European Union (“EU”). While the precise scope of these obligations will depend, in many...more

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Pending Luxembourg Bill Introduces Widespread Changes Affecting SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs

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Following hot on the heels of the introduction of the bill to implement the reserved alternative investment fund (RAIF), on 18 January 2016, the Luxembourg government deposited with Parliament a bill of law (Bill) to amend,...more

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