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The UK's whistleblowing framework – are we falling behind global best practice?

The UK's whistleblowing framework – although once an example of best practice – is now lagging behind efforts, particularly in Europe, for improved whistleblowing standards...

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“Transparency as a regulatory tool”: The UK FCA’s proposed new enforcement approach

On 27 February 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published consultation "CP24/2: Our Enforcement Guide and publicising enforcement investigations – a new...

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Themes in ESG: Conversations with our clients

Last week Sharon Lewis, Arwen Handley, Rita Hunter, Bryony Widdup and Emily Julier shared a wonderful evening in London with select clients in conversation on ESG-related topics....

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ESAP: A centralized 'data space' granting easy access to corporate information for investors

On 23 May 2023, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on three proposals jointly creating the European Single Access Point (ESAP) as part of the...

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UK Consumer Duty: FCA outlines expectations on fair value assessments as July deadline looms

In a speech marking less than three months until the first Consumer Duty implementation deadline, the FCA has warned that firms can expect swift action if they ignore the Duty or pose the...

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UK FCA Business Plan 2023/24: Prioritising ‘critical commitments’ in uncertain times

With the economic and geopolitical environment likely to remain ‘highly uncertain’, the FCA’s latest Business Plan reflects its decision to accelerate work in four areas...

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Review into the UK whistleblowing framework – legislative reform to corporate criminal liability?

In a policy paper published on Monday 27 March, the Department for Business and Trade has announced a review into the current UK whistleblowing framework (“the Review”).

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FCA announces new ESG data and ratings Code of Conduct working group

The UK’s financial services regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the formation of a new working group that will work to develop a voluntary Code of Conduct...

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