The UK's Fintech Strategic Review Series: Policy and Regulation
In our first of five articles delving into the detail of the Kalifa Review, we look at its policy and regulation recommendations and assess what this might mean for the fintech sector
31 March 2021
The UK's Fintech Strategic Review Series: International
How can the UK remain a global leader in Fintech? We consider the Kalifa Review’s recommendations in the fourth article in our series
16 April 2021
Fintech Horizons - March 2016
In this issue: Safe Harbour 2.0: the EU/US Privacy Shield; the new General Data Protection Regulation; virtual currencies - regulatory creep; time to review your whistleblowing policies
08 March 2016
Fintech Horizons - November 2015
In this issue: CJEU rules US Safe Harbour Agreement no longer valid; new rules on whistleblowing in the financial services sector; FAMR and automated advice
26 November 2015
Fintech predictions for 2017 and the reality of 2016
Fintech industry experts reflect on the developments of 2016 and predict what's ahead for 2017. We take a look at the predictions of the most esteemed commentators and round up those that stood out.
24 January 2017
Fintech Horizons - July 2016
This edition of our Fintech briefing looks at the impact of the UK's decision to leave the European Union.
20 July 2016
The UK's Fintech Strategic Review Series: Investment
Our third article in the Kalifa Review series (the “Review”) looks at the lifeblood of the fintech industry: investment.
12 April 2021
Fintech Horizons - August 2016
In this issue: key themes from the smart contracts templates summit; an introduction to smart contracts; EBA issues fresh opinion on commission proposals to regulate virtual currencies.
31 August 2016
Fintech Horizons - April 2016
In this issue: we report on the key recommendations published in the FAMR report; claiming Research and Development tax relief; guidance on the Consumer Rights Act.
08 April 2016
UK confirmation on legal status of cryptoassets and smart contracts
The future is here. Cryptoassets are property and smart contracts are binding
20 December 2019
Taxation of loyalty payments - HMRC vs Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management
The VAT treatment of loyalty schemes has been complicated further by HMRC v Hargreaves Lansdown. We look at the legal issues and practical implications for companies and advisers
17 October 2019
Financial services update: a view from Ireland
Conor Durkin and Liane Müllers from Mason Hayes & Curran, one of our Preferred Firms in Ireland, summarise the hot topics in retail investment funds and asset management in Ireland.
29 June 2017