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The clock stops, but the bus rumbles on – CSRD Omnibus clears its first hurdle

The "Stop-the-Clock" proposal to delay sustainability reporting under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ("CSRD") and due diligence obligations under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CS3D") was approved by the European Parliament on 3 April, with immediate consequences for many large companies preparing CSRD reports.

Merging Priorities: Impact of 'Pro-Growth Agenda' on UK Merger Control

The Competition & Markets Authority ('CMA'), alongside other UK regulators, has been under pressure to align with, and advance, the UK Government's 'pro-growth agenda'. Merger control has, in particular, come under fire - with the Government aiming for a more certain, proportionate, transparent and thus more business-friendly approach.

Travers Smith advises InvestAcc Group on the acquisition of AJ Bell's Platinum SIPP and SSAS business

Travers Smith has advised InvestAcc Group, a leading UK specialist pension administrator, on its acquisition of AJ Bell's Platinum SIPP and SSAS business, the pension administration client books which form part of the AJ Bell non-platform business.

Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald on its move from AIM to the Main Market

Travers Smith has advised long-standing client Brooks Macdonald Group plc, a leading provider of wealth management services in the UK, on its move from AIM to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) Category of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

FCA Strategy for 2025 and Beyond

On 25 March 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority published a feedback statement (FS25/2) responding to its earlier call for input on reviewing FCA requirements following the introduction of the Consumer Duty in July 2024 (the Feedback Statement). On the same day, the FCA also published its high-level five-year strategy setting out its key strategic priorities until 2030 (the Strategy Document).

Travers Smith advises Equisoft Inc. on the sale of its Altus Consulting business to Accenture

Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture. 

A Decade of Insight: UK Home Office updates guidance on supply chain transparency

Earlier this week, the UK Home Office published updated guidance (the "Guidance") for businesses on how to comply with the letter and spirit of the UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015 ("MSA"). 

The UK’s tough new consumer regime: is your business ready for the 6 April start date?

6 April 2025 has now been confirmed as the "go live" date for most of the consumer law provisions of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ("DMCCA"). These changes will give the UK one of the toughest enforcement regimes in the world, with the prospect of fines of up to 10% of global turnover on B2C businesses for infringing UK consumer law.

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