The European Commission (EC) has published a call for evidence to inform the revision of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is planned for Q4 2025. The focus of the review will be to address burdens...more
Following the public and targeted consultation on SFDR launched in 2023 (the “Consultations”) and the anticipated publication of the new proposals in Q4 this year, the European Commission is providing the broader market with,...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a consultation paper on draft technical advice under the EU Prospectus Regulation and a call for evidence on prospectus liability. The consultation recommendations...more
The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee announced that it has reopened the following inquiries into: The Financial Conduct Authority's enforcement guidance consultation (CP24/2). The deadline for...more
On 7 May 2024, ESMA published its call for evidence ("CfE") on the review of the Commission Directive (2007/16/EC) on UCITS Eligible Assets ("EAD"). The CfE follows the formal request from the European Commission (the...more
Key Points - On Thursday, the UK government announced its intention to improve the workings of the NSIA, “ in these dangerous and uncertain times [when] our economy is increasingly the target for our adversaries.” In November...more
The Law Commission for England and Wales recently published “Digital assets and ETDs in private international law: which court, which law? Call for evidence” ("Call for Evidence"). At the same time, it also published a short...more
On 22 February 2024, the UK’s Law Commission (Commission) published a consultation (Consultation) in relation to its draft Digital Assets Bill (Draft Bill), including two key clauses confirming that digital assets are capable...more
On 13 November 2023, the UK government launched a Call for Evidence in relation to the operation of the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 (the ‘NSIA’), inviting interested stakeholders to provide feedback on the...more
On 13 November 2023, the U.K.’s Deputy Prime Minister, Oliver Dowden, announced a Call for Evidence in relation to the current construct and application of the U.K.’s existing national security powers contained in the...more
The tone of the Call for Evidence indicates the controversial research unbundling rules could be primed for reform. On 3 April 2023, HM Treasury published a Call for Evidence as the first step in the independent review...more
On 30 March 2023, the FCA and PRA published a joint discussion paper which seeks views on the operational aspects of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Alongside this, HM Treasury also published a Call for Evidence...more
HM Treasury have published a Call for Evidence seeking views on the practicalities of aligning the ring-fencing and resolution regimes for banks and long-term options for reform. The Call for Evidence closes on 7 May 2023....more
In June, Ofcom announced a review of broadcasting rules relating to the frequency and length of advertising on public service broadcasting channels in response to evolving viewing habits and the rise in popularity of...more
In 2019, the U.K. government published a Green Finance Strategy aimed at codifying its approach to the financial sector’s transition to environmentally friendly practices. The strategy has three broad steps, namely (i)...more
The Call for Evidence is one of a number of measures the EU is taking as it aims to strengthen the reliability of ESG ratings. On 4 April 2022, the European Commission (Commission) published a call for evidence (Call for...more
Following public consultation rounds on the regulation of standard-essential patents (SEPs) in the United States and the United Kingdom, the European Union followed suit and published a “Call for Evidence” concerning an...more
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a call for evidence on the need to amend existing Regulatory Technical Standards under the EU Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation to accommodate the upcoming...more
Recent publications come in light of UK’s “greater autonomy” in setting AML and CTF regulations following Brexit. Background to the review - On 22 July 2021, HM Treasury published both a Call for Evidence on a review...more
30 June 2021 will be a date no doubt circled on many calendars as being the date when landlords in England currently expect to be able to reassert some control following the end of the “temporary” measures proposed and...more
The FCA’s long-awaited feedback statement on open finance has been published. Findings from December 2019’s call for input suggest that, although there is a place for a regulatory framework to set outcomes, the best way...more
Lord Hill today published his recommendations following the UK Listings Review Call for Evidence in November 2020. The recommendations cover the Listing Rules applicable to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs),...more
Back in July 2018, the government launched a “Call for Evidence on Energy Performance Certificates”. Over two years later the government has published an “Action Plan”, setting out what it is going to do in the light of...more
Key developments of interest over the last month include: United Kingdom: HM Treasury publishes Call for Evidence for Payments Landscape Review, seeking industry input on how payment systems could be improved. The deadline...more
Following its Call for Evidence issued in May this year, the European Securities and Markets Authority has launched a consultation on proposed revisions to the legal framework for position limits and position management in...more