Katten recently hosted an interesting and insightful panel discussion on the latest market abuse trends in the UK and US. The session was presented Katten Financial Markets Regulatory Partner Neil Robson...

On the US side, while there was an abundance of news stemming from the incoming presidential administration, nothing too significant came about from any of the US regulators. While we are yet to see anything concrete.

Thirteen years after its adoption, HM Treasury and the FCA have set the ball rolling on reforming the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD").

On April 10, 2024, the FCA proposed reforms to the UK's investment research regime, introducing a 'third option' for research consumption that allows bundling research and execution costs. This change aims to enhance flexibility, competitiveness, and alignment with international practices, addressing past regulatory challenges and promoting market efficiency.