Mark Orton

Jan 13, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Mark Orton |John Salmon |James Sharp

On 9 January 2025, the widely anticipated Statutory Instrument exempting cryptoasset staking from the meaning of “collective investment schemes” as defined under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000) was laid before Parliament, and will come into force on 31 January 2025.

Dec 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Claire Lipworth |Mark Orton |John Salmon

The FCA has published its expectations on registered or regulated firms partnering with unregistered cryptoasset firms, which may be illegally promoting to UK consumers. BackgroundUnder section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”), a person must not, in the course of business, communicate an invitation or inducement to engage in investment activity—this is otherwise known as the financial promotions restriction.

Oct 16, 2023 | pitchpublishing.co.uk | Mark Orton

El Más Grande Subtitle: The Story of River Plate, Argentina's Biggest Club Description El Más Grande is the story of Argentina's biggest and most successful football club, River Plate. It traces River's development, from humble origins to footballing powerhouse, exploring the great teams and legendary players who have worn the distinctive white shirt with the red sash while enchanting generations of fans with their stylish play.

Feb 15, 2023 | lexology.com | Daniel Lee |Diana Suciu |Julia Cripps |Mark Aengenheister |Mark Orton |Chris Dobby | +25 more

The outlook for 2023 looks uncertain, following another tumultuous year. The collapse of a number of large cryptocurrency exchanges has shone another spotlight on the digital asset market. The financial system’s resilience to wobbles in the crypto market had already been tested in 2022 with the onset of a new “crypto winter”.

Feb 13, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Mark Orton |John Salmon |James Sharp

With increasing levels of capital continuing to flow into digital assets globally, an ever-growing pool of asset holders, and even governments exploring various digital asset projects, the need to examine custody services in the digital assets industry has never been more essential and relevant.