NRF Global Regulation Tomorrow Podcast

This podcast is the third in a mini-series discussing risk assessments, which are the cornerstone of an effective risk and compliance program and necessary in a number of areas to meet UK regulatory requirements. This third podcast takes a more focussed look at risk assessments for operational resilience. Look out for further updates in this series on our Global Regulation Tomorrow blog and podcast page.

In our podcast series, Let’s talk asset management, partners from our financial services and asset management teams provide listeners with a crash course on one or more hot topics in the asset management sector. By doing this, listeners will be able to build their knowledge and get insights on recent regulatory developments and market trends.In the latest episode we discuss the FCA's recent publication on improving applications for authorization and some of the common pitfalls and good practices identified by the regulator.

In the latest edition of our global podcast series, Future of Payments, James Morris, Shen Low and Simon Lovegrove take us through some very significant reforms to Australia's payment services regulatory framework following the publication of four new Bills including the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2026: Payments System Modernisation and what firms can do to navigate the changes.

In the latest edition of our podcast series, Split the Difference, Mark Highman, Stephen Ariyan, Hannah Meakin and Simon Lovegrove compare the US and UK regulatory approaches to Prediction Markets and Events Contracts

In the first episode of our Future of Payments mini-series, we are joined by EU colleagues who discuss the Payment Services Directive 3 and the Payment Services Regulation. Together, we explore five key topics that are front of mind for the industry right now – fraud, transparency and consumer protection, supervision, MiCA, and the all-important question of timing.  

This episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus is the third in a three-part mini-series in which Jonathan Herbst, Georgia Karamani and Simon Lovegrove discuss how financial services firms can build regulatory and operational resilience amid the geopolitical landscape. This third episode covers governance – governance and accountability, remote working, entity strategy, rapid response and horizon scanning.

This episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus is the second in a three part mini-series in which Jonathan Herbst, Georgia Karamani and Simon Lovegrove discuss how financial services firms can build regulatory and operational resilience amid the geopolitical landscape. This second episode covers trading issues – physical markets and underlying, operational resilience and cyber protection, contingency planning and wind-down.

This episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus is the first in a three part mini-series in which Jonathan Herbst, Georgia Karamani and Simon Lovegrove discuss how financial services firms can build regulatory and operational resilience amid the geopolitical landscape. This first episode covers prudential related issues – mapping exposures, stress testing and reviewing internal capital and liquidity frameworks. 

In the latest episode of Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus, Matthew Gregory and Simon Lovegrove discuss HM Treasury’s recent consultation on reforms to the Appointed Representatives regime. In particular, the discussion touches on five key areas - scope, the gateway, grandfathering, Senior Managers Regime, and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

In the third episode of our Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus mini-series on artificial intelligence in financial services Professor Peter McBurney provides his thoughts on Agentic AI and its opportunities and risks.

  In the latest episode of our Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus mini-series on cryptoassets we discuss FCA CP26/4: Application of FCA Handbook for regulated cryptoasset activities – part 2.In CP26/4 the FCA is consulting on how the Consumer Duty will apply to cryptoasset firms, supported by additional non-Handbook guidance, so firms deliver good outcomes for retail customers.It also covers Redress and Dispute Resolution (DISP) – the FCA’s approach to complaints handling and redress, ensuring consumers have clear routes to resolve issues. Plus Conduct of Business Standards (COBS) – applying key conduct rules to cryptoasset activities, so firms act fairly and transparently. 

In the second episode of our Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus mini-series on artificial intelligence in financial services we discuss the Mills Review.

In our latest podcast, we discuss some of the key recent Financial Conduct Authority enforcement developments and outcomes, and key lessons learned for firms from these, including recent publicity developments and the cases concerning Nationwide Building Society, the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers and two former Finance Directors of Carillion plc.For further information in this area, please see our Notices in a nutshell series and our Interventions and investigations insights page.

In the latest episode of our mini-series looking at the UK’s approach to regulating cryptoassets we discuss how the Cryptoasset Regulations and the FCA’s proposed new rules and guidance would apply to operators of cryptoasset trading platforms.

In the second episode of our vodcast series, Richard Sheen and Clementine Hogarth, partners in our London Financial Institutions team continue their discussion on asset mangement M&A, exploring deal structure and value.They discuss the practical considerations behind share vs asset purchases, including when statutory transfers like Part VII may be appropriate.Valuation is a key focus, particularly the role of assets under management (AUM) and investment management agreements (IMAs) in underpinning business value.The episode outlines how deal consideration can be shaped by mechanisms like completion adjustments, earn-outs, and protections against client attrition—especially during the period between signing and closing.The conversation highlights how long-term AUM commitments and extended IMAs are increasingly used to lock in value—particularly in joint ventures. Governance, control rights for minority shareholders, and reputational safeguards are also explored, along with the strategic rationale behind joint venture structures.

In the latest episode of our Let’s talk asset management series, Hannah Meakin, Lucy Dodson and Simon Lovegrove discuss the Financial Conduct Authority’s findings following a review of business models for smaller asset managers and alternatives.

In our latest podcast, Senior Knowledge Lawyer Catherine Pluck is joined by Senior Associate Rebecca Dulieu and Associate Lizzie Cox, both of whom specialise in regulatory investigations and enforcement, to discuss reporting obligations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), in particular how to draft and submit good quality suspicious activity reports. The podcast aims to assist MLROs, nominated officers and other relevant functions, such as in house legal counsel and compliance officers, to fulfil their obligations under POCA.

In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market. In this latest episode Hannah Meakin and Matthew Gregory from our London office discuss recent UK regulatory developments including the UK’s proposed new retail disclosure regime, the advice boundary guidance review, ESG and the recent FCA policy statement setting out temporary changes to the handling rules for motor finance complaints.

In our latest edition of Regulation Around the World, our financial services lawyers and government relations team from the United States, Brussels and the United Kingdom discuss the latest regulatory developments concerning recovery and resolution.

In the first in our series of Regulation Tomorrow podcasts focusing on the future of asset management regulation in the UK, Hannah Meakin, Taher Ahmed and Anita Edwards discuss some of the macro-themes arising from the FCA's recent discussion paper, DP23/2, on the future of the UK's asset management regime.

On 1 February 2023, HM Treasury issued its latest proposals for the UK’s financial services regime for cryptoassets. It also issued a policy statement on its approach to the regulation of cryptoasset financial promotions. In this podcast Jonathan Herbst is joined by Albert Weatherill and Hannah Meakin who provide their views on the key headlines including scope, authorisation, timing and process.

In this podcast Simon Lovegrove and Jochen Vester cover the government’s proposals so far for reforming the UK’s ring fencing regime.

In this podcast Simon Lovegrove briefly discusses the Government’s approach to repealing retained EU financial services law as set out in the HM Treasury Policy Statement ‘Building a smarter financial services framework for the UK’.

In this episode of RT Plus, Haney Saadah, Head of Risk Consulting for EMEA, and Risk Advisory Executive Fiona Burke discuss some practical considerations for UK financial services firms in light of the increased cost of living, including in relation to economic crime and supporting consumers with higher costs.

In the second in our global series of regulatory podcasts focusing on conduct issues, financial services partners from Australia, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Germany, United Kingdom and the United States consider the cross border distribution of funds by focussing on the following five topics1.What trends or industry developments are you seeing in your jurisdiction as regards the cross-border distribution of funds?2.What do you see as the top one or two regulatory issues impacting cross-border funds distribution?3.Can you say a few words regarding marketing rules in your jurisdiction?4.Are there any ESG considerations that need to be taken into account when marketing funds cross border?5.What do you think 2023 holds for the cross-border distribution of funds?

In this episode, following the FCA’s interim 31st October deadline, Jonathan Herbst, Matthew Gregory, Joe Bamford and Iain Hawthorn focus on where firm’s should be now, and the key things they need to consider in taking forward their implementation plans for the new Consumer Duty. The discussion includes the steps that firms need to take over the next few months and the challenges that they will face throughout the implementation period.

Italy - In Italy operational resilience requirements are aligned with EU regulatory provisions. More recently the Bank of Italy has focused on cyber security and has adopted a series of supervisory actions to closely monitor the ability of supervised entities to promptly deal with cyber events and crisis.