Market abuse peer review (FCA Market Watch 73)

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its latest Market Watch newsletter on 26th April 2023, following a market abuse peer review of firms offering Contracts for Difference (“CFDs”) and spread bets (“CFD providers”). Many of the findings are equally applicable to firms offering other financial instruments. This article provides a summary of the key […]

UK cryptoasset regulation

On 1 February 2023, HM Treasury (“HMT”) published a consultation[1] setting out proposals for the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets. The UK government has highlighted its ambition to make Britain a global hub for cryptoasset technology. Rishi Sunak previously asserted that “effective regulation” would encourage “the businesses of tomorrow to invest, innovate and scale […]