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Whether a first-time buyer or a seasoned property investor, buying a home is a major financial transaction and it will be necessary to prove where the money will come from.

On 14 September 2023, the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the internal policy forum for securities regulators...

In late 2024, the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a "Dear CEO" letter related to the FCA's "Custody and Fund Services Supervision Strategy."...

On 25 July 2024 the Institutional Limited Partners Association ("ILPA"), the trade body for institutional limited partners in the private equity industry, issued its much anticipated Guidance...

The FCA's consultation, closing in December 2024, proposes significant changes to safeguarding rules for UK payment and e-money firms. Key updates include enhanced recordkeeping, stricter oversight, diversified safeguarding practices, and statutory trust requirements, aiming to improve client fund protection and regulatory oversight.

Last week, the government announced its first equivalence decision under s271A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA)...

With more fintech's looking to expand their businesses internationally, it can be daunting to navigate varying regulations across borders.

The article explores private credit in Italy, highlighting its growing potential as the market matures. Key trends include increased direct lending opportunities, particularly in small to mid-cap sectors. Navigating regulatory complexities and collaboration between debt funds and banks are essential for success.

As perceptions around risk evolve, emerging markets are drawing new attention from institutional investors.

Since the European Commission (the Commission) published a proposed amending Directive (together with the results of its evaluation of AIFMD) in November 2021, there have been ongoing discussions...

Welcome to a new edition of our International Funds Legal Update.

In recent years, US fund managers have increasingly been drawn to Europe by the abundant capital that's available in the region – and by the appetite of Europeans to invest that capital with them.

This In Practice article looks at the key features of net asset value facilities (NAV facilities) for private equity real estate funds and discusses some of the points of difference when compared to NAV facilities for private equity buyout funds.

On 23 April 2024, the FCA published two documents related to the FCA's upcoming sustainability regime.

The NY Climate Week conference took place during the week of 18 September 2023, bringing together international leaders from business and governments.

The High Court has granted stakeholder relief under CPR Part 86 to a London branch of an Indian bank, finding that two rival parties had competing claims to a USD 11 million deposit: SP Hinduja Banque Privee SA v Bank of Baroda [2025].

Starting May 31, 2024, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) mandates clear, fair, and proportionate sustainability-related claims to prevent greenwashing. From July 31, 2024, firms can use new sustainable investment labels, with strict criteria including at least 70% asset alignment with sustainability goals. Labels like Sustainability Impact™, Focus™, Improvers™, and Mixed Goals™ require specific disclosure and verification. Marketing rules, effective December 2, 2024, restrict using terms