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Legal Advice & Guidance

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Practical Guidance

Actionable advice on key regulatory and compliance topics

Regulatory Change Management

How to establish effective processes for monitoring and implementing regulatory changes in your organisation.

Compliance Program Design

Best practices for designing and implementing comprehensive compliance programmes for fintech companies.

Risk Assessment Frameworks

Practical guidance on developing risk assessment frameworks for financial technology operations.

Vendor Due Diligence

Step-by-step approach to conducting due diligence on third-party service providers and technology vendors.

Regulatory Compliance

October 2025
FCA Authorization: A Step-by-Step Guide

Comprehensive guide to obtaining FCA authorisation for fintech companies, including timelines, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

September 2025
Payment Services Regulation: What You Need to Know

Analysis of PSD2 requirements for payment service providers, including strong customer authentication and open banking obligations.

August 2025
E-Money Licensing: Requirements and Process

Detailed examination of e-money licensing requirements, capital adequacy, and safeguarding obligations under EMD2.

July 2025
Consumer Duty Compliance for Fintech

Practical guidance on meeting FCA Consumer Duty requirements, including fair value assessments and consumer support.

Crypto & Digital Assets

October 2025
CASP Registration: Navigating the FCA Process

Practical guidance on cryptoasset service provider registration, including AML controls and operational requirements.

September 2025
MiCA Compliance: Preparing for EU Regulation

Strategic advice on preparing for Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, including token classification and licensing requirements.

August 2025
DeFi Legal Framework: Risks and Opportunities

Analysis of legal and regulatory challenges in decentralized finance, including smart contract liability and governance issues.

July 2025
Stablecoin Regulation: UK and EU Frameworks

Examination of stablecoin regulatory requirements under UK and EU frameworks, including reserve requirements and redemption rights.

Data Protection

October 2025
GDPR Compliance for Fintech: Practical Steps

Comprehensive guide to UK GDPR compliance for financial technology companies, including data mapping and privacy by design.

September 2025
Data Protection Impact Assessments: Best Practices

Step-by-step guidance on conducting DPIAs for high-risk processing activities in financial services.

August 2025
Cross-Border Data Transfers: Post-Brexit Landscape

Analysis of international data transfer mechanisms following Brexit, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

July 2025
Data Subject Rights: Managing Requests

Practical framework for handling data subject access requests, erasure requests, and other GDPR rights in fintech.

AI & Technology

October 2025
AI Governance: Regulatory Requirements

Examination of emerging AI governance frameworks, including the EU AI Act and algorithmic accountability requirements.

September 2025
Machine Learning Models: Legal Considerations

Analysis of legal issues in ML model development and deployment, including bias, explainability, and liability.

August 2025
Algorithmic Decision-Making: Compliance Framework

Guidance on implementing compliant algorithmic decision-making systems in financial services.

July 2025
AI Risk Assessment: Practical Methodology

Framework for conducting AI risk assessments in financial technology, covering operational, legal, and reputational risks.

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