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Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK, EU and U.S. financial services regulation....more
On 17 February, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published parallel consultation papers (CP26/6 and CP2/26 respectively, and together, the Consultation Papers) setting...more
The regulator’s newest caseload sheds some light on the latest priorities, and could well lead to important outcomes relating to the SMCR and the Consumer Duty....more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s CP 26/6 “Rules for reforming the UK Securitisation Framework” appeared on Tuesday morning setting out 47 questions for consideration. There was also a parallel consultation from the...more
On 17 February 2026, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) and Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”) published parallel consultation papers proposing the most significant overhaul of the UK securitisation framework...more
UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe....more
On 17 February 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published consultation papers (CP26/6 and CP2/26 respectively) setting out proposed reforms to the UK securitisation...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority of the Bank of England (PRA) have each published a consultation paper in relation to proposed changes to the UK securitisation framework. These...more
On 17 February, the FCA and PRA published consultation papers (the “Consultation Papers”) on reforming the UK Securitisation Framework (the “Framework”). The Consultation Papers follow the process of transferring assimilated...more
On 17 February 2026, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) published a consultation paper (CP2/26), “Reforms to Securitisation Requirements,” within which various updates to the UK’s securitisation framework have been...more
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) (together, the Regulators) have published parallel consultations on amendments to their respective securitisation rules. The proposals in the FCA...more
An Order has been made to create a new regulated activity of providing targeted support from 6 April 2026 (The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Providing Targeted Support) (Amendment) Order...more
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) (Providing Targeted Support) (Amendment) Order 2026 was laid before UK Parliament and published with an explanatory memorandum. The instrument, following the...more
Trade tensions and broader political risks and uncertainty persist and remain of concern to financial markets and their supervisory authorities generally. Across the UK and EU consistent themes continue to centre around...more
Financial services sit at the heart of the UK government’s modern Industrial Strategy. Designated as one of eight “growth-driving sectors”, it is expected to play a central role in supporting economic growth – yet it faces...more
The UK operational resilience requirements for the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA) came into force in March 2025. Yet, many firms are still scrambling to demonstrate that they can keep critical services running...more
The Bank of England, UK Prudential Regulation Authority and UK Financial Conduct Authority have published their 2025 annual CBEST thematic report. CBEST is a threat-led penetration testing assessment framework of cyber...more
The countdown to the UK’s new crypto regime has begun. On December 15, 2025, the UK published finalised regulations with licensing and market abuse regimes for the crypto market, effective from October 25, 2027....more
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and the UK’s Bank of England, Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority (together, the UK Regulators) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to...more
The European Supervisory Authorities (comprising the European Securities and Markets Authority, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority and the European Banking Authority) have entered into a Memorandum of...more
The UK Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have published consultation paper CP1/26, proposing a management expenses levy limit (MELL) of GBP113 million for the UK Financial...more
Ring-fencing was a key component of the UK’s response to the financial crisis of 2008–2009. As has been widely acknowledged, subsequent regulatory reforms in banking regulation (in particular, those relating to capital,...more
The private fund management sector will face unprecedented regulatory change in the UK in 2026 as new rules and regulations are introduced, which are designed to promote competition and growth, whilst supporting financial...more
A snapshot of key market and regulatory developments expected to impact the UK insurance sector over the next year....more
In this publication, we explore some of the core focus areas for UK-regulated financial services firms in the year ahead....more