Ofgem published its Forward Work Programme 2024-25 on 28 March 2024, outlining its strategic priorities and objectives for the upcoming year.

UK financial regulator issues more sustainability information and European authorities recommend SFDR adjustments

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has updated its rules for authorised UK collective investment schemes, providing additional options, as well as clarifications and corrections...

The landmark Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 gave the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) new powers. To balance this, the legislation also brought in measures to increase...

Financial services firms must maintain robust anti-money laundering (AML) measures amid evolving regulatory expectations. Delays in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act's implementation highlight the ongoing need for vigilance against financial crime.

European Commission to assess impact of DMA and DSA on online advertising sector | EHRC updates guidance on discriminatory advert guidance | IAB UK says government must take collaborative approach to digital advertising regulation and work with industry...

NCSC guidance for organisations considering payment in ransomware incidents | UK government announces two new codes of practice for cyber security and AI | ICO reports on cyber security breaches.

The Lazio Regional Administrative Court, in judgment no. 1503 of 24 May 2024, has clarified that the public administration is obliged to adopt the final express measure, authorising...

AI offers many opportunities to businesses, though there are specific risks to be managed in relation to its use in the workplace...

Up until the introduction of MiCAR, the offering of crypto-assets in Spain was mainly unregulated. The CNMV issued warnings to investors about the risks associated with unregulated crypto-assets offering.

Ofcom has published its proposed "Plan of Work" for 2024/25, which sets out its key focus areas for the next financial year.

High-profile cyber attacks – and particularly those that affect large processors – continue to underscore the ongoing threat that supply chain vulnerabilities pose to UK and international...

Startups often struggle to secure funding because they lack solid financial results, which at the same time makes it difficult for them to obtain traditional financing.

The Takeover Panel has published a consultation which proposes significant amendments to the jurisdictional framework of the UK's City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

With the election of a new Labour government, employers should prepare for new regulatory changes, including revised sexual harassment prevention duties under the Worker Protection Act 2023 and possible enforcement actions by the EHRC.

This month, we consider developments ranging from updated HMRC guidance on the McCloud remedy through to some recent Pensions Ombudsman decisions.

Environmental Crime Directive published in Official Journal | UK Forest Risk Commodities scheme on the back burner | CSDDD receives final votes. The Environmental Crime Directive was published...

This month's coverage includes: Regulatory Updates Following the digital trail: ASA's investigation into the supplier pathway of irresponsible online ads Unravelling the 'politricks': EU regulation promoting...

Following the announcement of the UK general election being called for 4 July 2024, Parliament has been prorogued.

The new UK government's policies could impact the construction sector, which faces labor shortages and high insolvency rates. Additionally, the Supreme Court ruled collateral warranties are not "construction contracts."