FinReg Focus

FinReg Focus

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Are we there yet? How regulation is shaping fintech innovation and vice versa

In this episode, host Jenny Lee, partner at Reed Smith, speaks with guest Jonah Krane, partner at Klaros Group, about the hottest topics in fintech regulation, including how regulators can be more innovative when drafting their regulations. They discuss the latest interagency gui ...  Show more

FCA’s new regime for promoting high-risk investments

UK regulators are cracking down on misleading advertising that encourages investment in high-risk products. David Calligan and Tim Dolan discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s tough new rules on financial promotions and how they fit in with the new Consumer Duty. 

Influencing finance: The rise of influencers promoting financial products

David Calligan, Tim Dolan and Nick Breen discuss social media influencers promoting financial services products and the rules and regulations that apply, both from financial regulators and consumer protection laws. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Financial Regulat ...  Show more

Investment Firms Prudential Regime: Will you meet the new FCA liquidity requirements?

The FCA’s Investment Firms Prudential Regime takes a new approach to liquidity requirements for investment firms. Reed Smith's David Calligan and Karen Butler are joined by Kroll’s Andrew Lowin to discuss the minimum amount of liquid assets required to be held by investment firms ...  Show more

Remuneration policies and employment contracts: What changes under UK’s Investment Firm Prudential Regime?

David Calligan, Karen Butler and David Ashmore discuss the recently published FCA consultation paper on remuneration under the new UK Investment Firms Prudential Regime, and what changes are needed to remuneration policies and employment contracts. They will review the new approa ...  Show more