Chris Hickey

May 26, 2024 | mondaq.com | Chris Hickey |David Soerensen

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its Consultation Paper on 23 April that sets out its updated proposals to extend the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels regime to portfolio management. The FCA proposals are primarily aimed at wealth management services for individuals and model portfolios for retail investors and are likely to be introduced relatively swiftly.

Dec 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Chris Hickey |David Soerensen

What will the new regime look like and what steps should firms consider taking at this stage? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently published a policy statement on the long-awaited rules for the sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) regime. The primary aim of the regime is to improve the trust in and transparency of sustainable investment products and minimise "greenwashing". What are the core components of the SDR regime and who it will impact?

Nov 15, 2023 | lexology.com | Chris Hickey

What steps may firms need to take in areas such as preventing financial crime and meeting Consumer Duty outcomes? The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a portfolio letter to CEOs of wealth management and stockbroking firms, setting out its assessment of the sector’s key harms and the FCA's updated supervisory priorities. The FCA's main areas of focus include preventing financial crime and meeting Consumer Duty outcomes.