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In the Spotlight

ESG — US State-Level Developments for Private Capital and Financial Institutions

June 6, 2024 Article

Consumer Duty — The Final Countdown?

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June 13, 2024 Blog

Hong Kong CFI Jury Convicts Three Individuals in Its First Market Manipulation Case

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May 29, 2024 Blog

Agencies Issue Joint Proposal to Curb Incentive-Based Compensation in the Financial Services Industry

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April 30, 2024 Blog

FCA Publishes Final Guidance on Its Anti-Greenwashing Rule

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June 27, 2024 Blog

ESAs Propose New SFDR Classification System

The ESAs urge the European Commission to consider a labeling rather than a disclosure regime to help consumers understand the sustainability goals of financial products.

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June 24, 2024 Blog

ESMA Sets Out Good Practices for Calls With Analysts Ahead of MAR Closed Periods

The guidance was issued after ESMA and national regulators observed “high volatility episodes” in EU share prices, some of which took place shortly after pre-close calls with analysts.

June 20, 2024 Blog

Latham Collaborates on the Lexology Panoramic 2024 Equity Derivatives Guide

June 13, 2024 Blog

Hong Kong CFI Jury Convicts Three Individuals in Its First Market Manipulation Case

June 6, 2024 Article

Consumer Duty — The Final Countdown?

Featured Podcast

In this episode of Connected with Latham, the final episode in a 10-part series complementing Latham’s “10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2024” report, London partners Rob Moulton and Nicola Higgs and associate Ella McGinn discuss how firms should prepare for the plethora of ESG-related regulation, as well as how firms can mitigate greenwashing risk.

Recent Podcasts

March 08, 2024

Episode 78 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: ESG

Latham lawyers examine the raft of ESG regulation expected in 2024, and how financial services firms can address greenwashing risk.

March 06, 2024

Episode 77 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Enforcement Against Individuals

Latham lawyers consider the rise in the FCA’s criminal enforcement actions against individuals, and whether we can expect to see further activity and cooperation between the FCA and other enforcement agencies in 2024.

February 29, 2024

Episode 76 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Regulatory Divergence

Latham lawyers from London and Frankfurt consider the level of regulatory divergence between the UK and the EU post-Brexit, and whether we can expect to see further divergence in 2024 and beyond.

February 23, 2024

Episode 75 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Enforcement Against Firms

We take a look at the regulators’ enforcement priorities for 2024.

February 20, 2024

Episode 74 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Conduct and Culture

Financial services firms should prepare for new diversity and inclusion reporting and disclosure requirements, as well as new guidance on non-financial misconduct.

February 09, 2024

Episode 73 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Artificial Intelligence

Regulatory scrutiny of AI is expected to increase throughout 2024 and beyond, as the regulators’ approach towards AI becomes clearer.

February 02, 2024

Episode 72 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: The Edinburgh Reforms

We take stock of progress on the Edinburgh Reforms to date, and look ahead to the developments expected in 2024.

January 31, 2024

Episode 70 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Investment Research

An anticipated new policy approach aims to give firms greater flexibility to choose how to pay and charge for research.

January 26, 2024

Episode 69 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024 Retail Markets — Direction of Travel

Retail regulatory regimes in the UK are undergoing substantial reform as part of the broader regulatory reform agenda.

January 22, 2024

Episode 66 — UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Primary Markets Reform

A raft of changes aiming to streamline the UK’s listing regime will attempt to increase investor appeal.

Global Insights

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UK Insights

Global Financial Regulatory Blog

Insights and commentary on financial regulatory issues and developments impacting business and innovation in the US, the UK, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets Blog

Insights and commentary on the latest tech, regulatory, and market trends driving innovation in financial services.

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ESG Resource Hub

Explore Latham’s latest insights and resources to help you adeptly address the many facets of ESG, from responsible investment to sustainability to corporate integrity and beyond.

Monthly London Webcast Materials

Each month the UK and European Financial Regulatory lawyers at Latham & Watkins host a presentation and discussion covering recent changes to financial services regulation.

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Featured Resource

Latham Collaborates on the Lexology Panoramic 2024 Equity Derivatives Guide

The guide enables side-by-side comparison of critical equity derivatives issues across key jurisdictions.

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February 12, 2024 Recognition

Fintech Group of the Year: Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins LLP made waves in the fintech world last year by successfully defending venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz in a case of first impression involving so-called scam tokens as well as through its representation of Binance's CEO in ongoing enforcement actions.

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December 14, 2023 Recognition

Latham Named Finalist for Three 2024 Legalweek Tech Law Awards

Data Technology & Transactions Practice Vice Chair Ghaith Mahmood shortlisted for Innovator of the Year, and two firm initiatives earn recognition in ALM’s annual tech-focused awards program.

December 6, 2023 Recognition

Latham Named Most Innovative Law Firm in North America

Financial Times recognizes the firm’s strengths across metrics that assess legal industry leadership and strategic growth.

"The cross-border team is impressive and incredibly well coordinated. It is truly a global team that is relied upon around the clock."
Chambers USA 2023

"The depth and breadth of the team at Latham & Watkins has been impressive. They have a well-rounded team with broad expertise across a range of legal and regulatory issues."
Chambers UK 2024

"Fully equipped to advise on current and emerging requirements implemented by the SEC, CFTC, FINRA and NYSE, among others."
Chambers USA 2023

"An expanding team includes a number of alumni of the major regulatory bodies, enabling it to provide clients with crucial strategic insight."
Chambers USA 2023