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In the third episode of our mini-series on the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech and Leeds Reforms, we start by exploring the papers that impact markets followed by banking (7:24), and digital innovation (16:00).

In the third in our new mini-series looking at the UK’s approach to regulating cryptoassets, Hannah Meakin, Jonathan Herbst and Simon Lovegrove discuss custody.

In the first podcast in our new mini-series series on the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech and Leeds Reforms, we look at the big picture, the key themes behind the government’s reforms and what the latest is on the Berne Financial Services Agreement.

Frank Herring, a senior consultant at Norton Rose Fulbright, dives into the nuances of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s Final Report on the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive. He discusses the proposed changes to investment criteria, weighing the broadened definition of transferable securities against potential risks for retail investors. The conversation also delves into the new look-through approach's impact on investment instruments and addresses the evolving liquidity and valuation standards that could reshape asset management practices.

In this latest episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus we consider the Financial Conduct Authority’s consultation paper, CP25/19, which proposes changes to the ancillary activities exemption.

In the latest episode of our Let’s talk asset management series, Hannah Meakin, Lucy Dodson and Simon Lovegrove discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s findings following a review of business models for smaller asset managers and alternatives.

In this episode, members of our global investigations team — Ashley Kuempel, Keith Rosen, Kevin Harnisch, Andrew Reeves and Claudia Van Gruisen — discuss recent developments in anti-bribery enforcement and what they mean for companies worldwide. Topics include: - Insights from the recent DOJ–SFO meeting and its implications for global enforcement - The impact of DOJ budget shifts on future investigations - New DOJ FCPA guidance and enforcement priorities under the current US administration - Practical takeaways for compliance teams, including the continued focus on individual accountability and high-value bribery cases Listen now to stay ahead of evolving enforcement trends and regulatory expectations.

Richard Sheen and Clementine Hogarth are joined by one of our Regulatory lawyers, Giota Skiathiti to discuss the gap period between signing and closing in a M&A deal. This episode covers: • Regulatory approvals and their impact on deal timing • Managing business conduct • Mitigating personnel attrition • Jurisdiction-specific filing challenges • Cultural integration and retention strategies

Katie Stephen, a financial services lawyer from Norton Rose Fulbright, dives into the FCA’s updated Conduct Rules that now extend to non-banking sectors. She discusses the evolving workplace culture and compliance challenges firms will face. Significant topics include the delineation between public and private behavior, particularly around social media, and the intricate balance between employment law and financial regulations. Katie highlights crucial next steps for firms to align with these new guidelines while managing misconduct effectively.

In this latest episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus we discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s recent multi-firm review of risk management and wind-down planning at e-money and payments firms, alongside the regulator’s Dear CEO letter from earlier this year, which outlined the FCA’s priorities for payments firms. Both publications paint a picture that many e-money and payment firms are still underprepared for an orderly exit from the market. Contacts: Matthew Gregory, Haney Saadah, Janna Garcia and Simon Lovegrove