Connections

2/24/2026 3:48:33 PM

The FCA’s approach to crypto and the Consumer Duty: Good or bad news?

By Jonathan Herbst

There is arguably a tension at the heart of the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) attitude to crypto, particularly in the retail...

2/19/2026 4:39:28 PM

Notice in a nutshell: FCA fines oil rig consultant for insider dealing

By Katie Stephen

Last month, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice to Russel Gerrity, imposing on Mr Gerrity a financial penalty...

2/13/2026 1:01:49 PM

EU Parliament advocates for tax reform for financial sector

By Bart Le Blanc

The European financial sector currently faces a heavy and fragmented tax burden. In order to address concerns, on 4 February 2025 the...

2/12/2026 2:25:51 PM

Late-2025 Dutch fund guidance and the Brazilian FIP: What has changed, and what to do next in 2026?

By Daan Goedemoed Bart Le Blanc

When the Netherlands introduced its new entity classification rules as of 1 January 2025, the practical discussion for many fund...

1/29/2026 12:32:32 PM

Notice in a nutshell: FCA fines two former finance directors in connection with misleading announcements

By Katie Stephen Chris Pearson Mark Craggs

On 7 January 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Final Notices fining two former Finance Directors for their part in...

1/26/2026 11:52:32 AM

Notice in a nutshell: International professional body supervisor censured for failings in anti-money laundering supervision

By Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Zara Khan

On 28 November 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice in respect of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers...

1/23/2026 1:56:49 PM

Notice in a nutshell: Building society fined £44 million for failings in financial crime controls

By Katie Stephen Catherine Pluck Joe Smallshaw

On 12 December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice imposing a fine of £44,078,500 on Nationwide Building...

1/15/2026 6:08:42 AM

The magic sauce for a low carbon transition?

By Nick Merritt

Yesterday, the leading directory ranking lawyers around the world, Legal 500, published its inaugural Asia Pacific Green Ambassadors...

12/10/2025 10:45:03 AM

Saudi Arabia’s Bankruptcy Law: Key developments and emerging trends

By Amar Meher

As Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its restructuring and insolvency framework, the practical application of the Bankruptcy Law by...

12/4/2025 3:24:56 PM

The updated Dutch Fund Decree: Key updates for limited partnerships and investment funds

By Daan Goedemoed Bart Le Blanc

On 2 December 2025, the Dutch State Secretary for Finance published a revised Fund Decree, introducing important clarifications and...

11/27/2025 11:49:14 AM

Corporate finance contacts: How the FCA’s guidance changes the game

By Jonathan Herbst

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has just published its multi-firm review of client categorisation in corporate finance firms. There...

11/26/2025 11:50:48 AM

PRA final rules on increasing limits: Five key points for firms

By Matthew Gregory Hannah Meakin Jonathan Herbst +1 more...

The PRA’s policy statement on changes to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) deposit protection framework has now been...