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As pension complaints increase, are master trusts working?

There has been a 27% increase in pensions complaints in 18 months

FCA publishes results of non-financial misconduct survey

Healthy workplace cultures are essential across all the markets we regulate

Flagship Government export initiative to be sponsored by Santander UK

Santander UK has committed to a three-year sponsorship of a programme of Department for Business and Trade (DBT) events.

Eurex Clearing successfully participates in ECB trials for wholesale digital money pilot

The initiative, led by the European Central Bank (ECB), aims to explore the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in enhancing financial market infrastructures.

The EBA releases a first draft of the technical package for its 4.0 reporting framework

This publication aims to provide an early version of the 4.0 release given that its reporting obligations will apply as of the first half of 2025.

The EBA clarifies the procedure for the classification of asset referenced tokens and e-money tokens as significant and the transfer of supervisory powers between the EBA and competent authorities

The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCAR) sets out a new supervisory regime for ART and EMT issuers

McGuireWoods London Earns High Rankings in Legal 500 UK

McGuireWoods once again earned nationwide rankings

FOS sees 40% rise in complaints

The complaints were made against 242 businesses including banks, insurance and investment firms.

FCA imposes restrictions on Business Agent Limited from regulated activities over 'Nextcrowd' failings

The move to restrict Business Agent Limited came on 22 July 2024, after our review exposed significant regulatory breaches.

Weighing risks from US legal limbo to French debt and UK uncertainty

Not only from US elections, including the possibility of a contested outcome, but also from French debt concerns and the upcoming UK Budget.

UK plans to ease ring-fencing regulations for banks to boost competitiveness

The current regulations, which require separation of retail and investment banking, were introduced to protect consumers following the 2007-09 financial crisis.

The potential impact of the new UK Listing Rules on securities litigation

They represent a radical restructuring of the UK listing regime, with the aims of tackling the decline of the UK’s equity markets and making UK listed companies nimbler in international M&A processes.

Flowbank Exposes Weaknesses in Asset Protection

Customer securities managed by Flowbank, while not part of the bank’s balance sheet, were expected to be transferred to another bank's custody relatively quickly.

FCA cracks down on illegal finfluencers

The FCA also issued 38 alerts against social media accounts operated by finfluencers which may contain unlawful promotions.

ESMA guidelines on funds’ names using ESG or sustainability-related terms

The obligations under the Guidelines apply to all fund documentation and marketing communications addressed to investors or potential investors for UCITS and AIFs, including when they are set up as EuVECAs, EuSEFs, ELTIFs and MMF.

Baker & Partners maintains ranking in the 2025 Chambers & Partners UK Guide

This marks almost two decades of ranking in the guide and stands testament to our 20 years of litigation and dispute resolution practice.

FCA welcomes buy now pay later consultation

BNPL can provide benefits for consumers by giving them more payment options and support merchants in selling their goods and services.

Bank of Ireland warns businesses of new 'live chat' scam

Fraudsters are calling customers pretending to be from Bank of Ireland

The European Supervisory Authorities share highlights from the 2024 Joint Consumer Protection Day in Budapest

Panellists emphasised the need to better understand the technology to assess how those risks can be mitigated.

ECB confirms first back-to-back interest rate cut in 13 years with 0.25% reduction

The European Central Bank has announced its first back-to-back interest rate cut in 13 years with another 0.25% reduction

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