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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….
2 months ago
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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….
2 months ago
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EPC Changes for Landlords and Tenants: New EPC Requirements and Minimum Energy Standards

Both current and future residential landlords should carefully take note of the latest Government developments on Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”)…
6 months ago
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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…
7 months ago
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From Experimental to Established: Breaking Down the UK’s New Cryptoasset Regime

Digital assets and blockchain technology have undergone a remarkable evolution. What began as a niche movement on the fringes of…
7 months ago
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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…
8 months ago
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Don’t risk it! Why FCA authorisation is non-negotiable

Recent enforcement action by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) has highlighted a critical issue that many businesses overlook, namely, the…
8 months ago
KONSKIE, POLAND - August 18, 2019: FCA Financial Conduct Authority logo on mobile phone

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The FCA released a consultation paper on the 2nd of July 2025 seeking feedback on draft guidance to assist firms…
9 months ago
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Monzo and Barclays are fined millions due to inadequate anti-financial crime systems: what does this mean for your firm?

In recent weeks, the FCA has issued two significant enforcement actions that should serve as a wake-up call to the…
1 year ago
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Unlock New Horizons with an FCA-Authorised Payment Services Business

There is an ever-growing list of businesses who offer some form of payment service. Depending on the nature and scope…
1 year ago
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Rethinking Regulation: The FCA and PRA Reconsider Diversity Rules

UK financial regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have announced by letter that they…
1 year ago
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FCA Approach to AI

The FCA’s Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) update [1] shows the FCA’s approach to ensure safe and responsible use of AI within…
2 years ago