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FinTech Regulation in the UK: A Legal Guide for Founders and Growing Businesses

The UK remains one of the world’s leading fintech hubs, attracting ambitious founders, innovative technology businesses and significant investor interest….
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Cryptoasset FCA Authorisation: Common Application Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

As the UK moves closer to implementing its expanded cryptoasset regulatory regime, an increasing number of firms are preparing for…
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Financial Services
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Controls, Compliance and Certification: How the FCA SYSC Rules Apply to Cryptoasset Firms under the New UK Cryptoasset Regime

As part of our series of articles exploring the new cryptoasset regulatory regime established by the Financial Services Markets Act…
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Financial Services
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UK Cryptoasset Authorisation: Are You Ready?

The UK’s new cryptoasset regulatory regime is coming into force on 25 October 2027, bringing a wide range of digital…
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Key Legal Considerations When Choosing Incoterms® Rules in International Sale of Goods Contracts

Understand how Incoterms® rules affect risk, insurance, and compliance in international contracts. Avoid costly mistakes with the right legal approach….
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Commercial Law
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FCA reforms to the safeguarding regime for payments and e‑money firms: is your firm compliant?

On 7th May 2026, the FCA introduced a strengthened safeguarding framework for payment services and e‑money firms….
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Understanding Appointed Representatives Under FSMA 2000

Under section 39 FSMA, an appointed representative (AR) is classed as an exempt person to the general prohibition rule and…
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FCA’s Focus on Governance and Preparedness: What Firms Need to Know

When the FCA talks about governance, it is not just a tick box exercise. It is about demonstrating resilience, taking…
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Corporate Law
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Advising Sentra Technology Holdings Limited on Strategic Acquisition

The HC corporate team has advised the shareholders of a north-east based financial advisory firm on the £25.7 million sale…
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Financial Services
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UK Government and FCA progress the Provisional Licence Regime

The UK government is moving forward with plans to introduce a provisional licence regime for financial services firms, designed to…
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Financial Services
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What is a regulated activity?

In a financial services context, the term regulated activity carries significant weight. It refers to specific types of business activity…
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Corporate Law
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The new FCA rules for tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services

The FCA released a consultation paper on the 2nd of July 2025 seeking feedback on draft guidance to assist firms…
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