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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on &#xA3;450 million new Direct Lending Mandate</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Nest, the largest UK workplace pension scheme by number of members, on its appointment of Crescent Capital Group LP (Crescent) to manage an open-ended mandate investing in secured, first-priority loans to private companies.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Third class stamp: Bitcoin may be protected against misappropriation, but cannot be converted</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Institutions and others wishing to invest in or use (whether for collateral, payments or other commercial purposes) digital assets should take note of a recent decision of the English High Court in Yuen v Li [2026] EWHC 532. The case considered the causes of action (and related remedies) available under English law to someone arguing that their Bitcoin has been stolen.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:32:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Buy-Side Story: The FCA&#x27;s 2026 regulatory priorities for the sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The way in which the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) communicates its supervisory expectations to firms has recently changed. Back in April 2025, the regulator announced that it would stop publishing its traditional portfolio letters for different sectors and instead committed to issuing a smaller number of what it terms &quot;market reports&quot;, setting out key priorities and insights from its supervisory work for particular types of firms. &#xD;&#xA;In light of this revised approach, on 19 March 2026,...]]></description>
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                            Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:19:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Fundsmith on the open-ending of Smithson Investment Trust</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Fundsmith, the London-based investment manager, on the c.&#xA3;680m rollover of assets from Smithson Investment Trust into Smithson Equity Fund (&quot;SEF&quot;).]]></description>
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                            Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Come one, come all: FCA CP26/4 and yet more cryptoasset proposals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Discover key updates on the UK&#x27;s upcoming cryptoasset regulations, including the latest FCA consultation (CP26/4), new regulated activities under the Financial Services and Markets 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025, and critical changes for firms ahead of implementation from October 2027. Stay informed on essential compliance requirements and industry impacts.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:56:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith launches a fintech incubator, Fintech Amplifier</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith proudly welcomes the inaugural cohort of companies to its new fintech incubator programme, Fintech Amplifier. This year-long initiative, designed to empower the next wave of financial services innovators, provides participating companies with top-tier access to legal expertise, industry insight and valuable networking opportunities.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:53:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Consumer Duty: How can wealth managers stay on the front foot in 2026?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since coming into force on 31 July 2023, the FCA&#x2019;s Consumer Duty has raised complex questions about scope and compliance, especially for wealth managers given the complexities of their businesses and diverse client profiles. Recent publications at the end of 2025 include a consultation on targeted clarifications to the FCA Handbook and fresh supervisory guidance, with a further consultation on the Duty&#x2019;s scope expected in early 2026. This could finally bring much-needed clarity &#x2013; or the possi...]]></description>
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                            Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:42:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Financial Services and Markets 2026 Regulatory Roadmap</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Discover Travers Smith&#x2019;s 2026 Regulatory Roadmap, summarizing key regulatory developments in the UK and EU for asset managers, financial market infrastructures, and fintech firms. Stay informed on the evolving financial services landscape with concise insights designed to help senior managers and legal and compliance advisers prepare for upcoming regulatory changes in the new year.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:51:35 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Crypto cracker: 12 things to know about the FCA&#x27;s cryptoassets papers CP25/40 and CP25/41</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This piece is the third in a mini-series looking at a set of key HMT and FCA publications, delivered the week before the festive break began for many. Following on from our briefings Instrumental Health: Final Cryptoasset Legislation and UK cryptoassets prudential proposals: unexpected gift or the nightmare before Christmas?, this article brings the series to a seasonal close by looking at the FCA&#x27;s proposals in CP25/40 and CP25/41. It is convenient to look at those together as there are aspe...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:15:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK cryptoassets prudential proposals: unexpected gift or the nightmare before Christmas?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 16 December 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its proposals relating to the prudential framework that will apply to firms authorised to carry on cryptoasset-related regulated activities under the new UK cryptoassets regulatory framework. We previously published our briefing summarising the final cryptoassets legislation published by the UK Treasury, which is available here.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;The proposed prudential rules build on the FCA&#x27;s earlier proposals in CP25/15 and will dete...]]></description>
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                            Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:16:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Instrumental health: Final Cryptoassets Legislation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[His Majesty&#x27;s Treasury (HMT), published the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025 (the Regulations) on 15 December 2025. While they may well ultimately be dated 2026 (Parliament rises for Christmas on 18 December and the Regulations must be approved by both chambers), this marks a key milestone in the UK&#x27;s journey on digital assets, which will sit squarely within the regulatory perimeter of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The Regulations will come full...]]></description>
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                            Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:54:16 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>New FCA retail disclosure regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has issued final rules for its new retail product disclosure regime: PS25/20: Supporting informed decision making: Final rules for Consumer Composite Investments.  The regime will supersede the existing UK PRIIPs KID and UK UCITS KIID disclosure obligations and is intended to usher in a more harmonised, flexible, proportionate and consumer friendly disclosure regime.  Those who have been following the consultation process are likely to be pleasantly surprised as the FCA has listened t...]]></description>
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                            Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:16:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>New FCA guidance on non-financial misconduct</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has published its final guidance for firms when considering non-financial misconduct as an FCA conduct rule breach and as part of fit and proper assessments:  PS25/23: Tackling non&#x2011;financial misconduct in financial services.  This will apply as from 1 September 2026.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:48:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>EU Market Integration Package</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 4 December 2025, the European Commission published three legislative texts, known collectively as the &quot;Market Integration Package&quot; (MIP). The MIP legislation forms part of the EU&#x27;s wider Savings and Investments Union initiative, which in turn is a product of the EU&#x27;s current drive to improve competitiveness and encourage growth.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;The MIP proposals, if enacted, would make a large number of changes across a wide range of EU financial services legislation. In this briefing, Travers Smith&#x27;s...]]></description>
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                            Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:34:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Finalised SFDR 2.0 proposals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 20 November 2025, the European Commission published its final legislative proposal to update the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), commonly known as SFDR 2.0. &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;The finalised proposal contains a range of important changes from the leaked draft text which was circulated earlier in November 2025. Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services and Markets and Operational Risk and Environment teams have published an updated briefing setting out the key changes from the leaked draft an...]]></description>
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                            Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:36:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Out on a limit: The Bank of England&#x27;s systemic stablecoins consultation provokes and pleases in equal measure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Observers of, and aspiring participants in, the UK stablecoin market have needed deep wells of patience. In case this has slipped readers&#x27; minds, His Majesty&#x27;s Treasury (HMT) has not actually yet laid the secondary legislation bringing cryptoassets, including stablecoins, into FCA regulation. We analysed the draft for consultation over six months ago, and expect the finalised version to be laid very soon.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:53:35 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Draft SFDR 2.0 proposals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the publication of a leaked draft of the European Commission&#x27;s proposals for revisions to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services and Markets and Operational Risk and Environment teams have published a briefing on the key points contained within the draft text and their implications for asset managers.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:33:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Changing regulation: your chance to get your views heard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has issued an open call for evidence asking for examples of where UK regulation inhibits growth, innovation and investment.  This is a good opportunity for businesses to make the case for Government to look again at aspects of law or regulation which may be well-intentioned, but are disproportionate in their effects.  The aim is to &quot;reduce the administrative burdens of regulation on business by 25%&quot;.  But time is short &#x2013; the call for evidence closes on 16 December 2025.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:29:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The EBA&#x27;s proposed expansion of third-party risk management requirements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Banking Authority (EBA) is preparing to usher in a Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)-style regime, but this time for non-ICT third-party arrangements. Its proposed draft guidelines significantly expand its former 2019 outsourcing guidelines and will lead to an overhaul of third-party risk management within EU financial services. This briefing sets out the key changes and next steps for firms in scope.  If implemented, the new guidelines will introduce a much broader, more...]]></description>
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                            Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:22:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>A capital idea! UK and EU  prudential reforms and UK  remuneration changes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services &amp; Markets team have published an End of Summer 2025 Postcard, summarising key issues and associated action points for financial services firms for the remainder of 2025.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:11:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>FCA measures to support Direct 2 Fund dealing and fund tokenisation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Explore how the Direct 2 Fund proposals in CP25/28 signal a positive evolution for UK authorised funds, with collaborative efforts from the Investment Association and supportive FCA guidance for fund tokenisation. Learn about regulatory commitment to innovation, efficiency, and international competitiveness in UK asset management, relevant to digital assets, fintech, and fund managers.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:07:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Future of Fintech 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brought to you by our award-winning Fintech, Market Infrastructure &amp; Payments (FMIP) Group, we are thrilled to be hosting our third Future of Fintech summit at a prestigious venue in the City of London on 17 September 2025.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:08:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Fintech, Market Infrastructure and Payments End of Summer 2025 Postcard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services &amp; Markets team have published an End of Summer 2025 Postcard, summarising key issues and associated action points for financial services firms for the remainder of 2025.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:45:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Financial Services End of Summer 2025 Postcard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services &amp; Markets team have published an End of Summer 2025 Postcard, summarising key issues and associated action points for financial services firms for the remainder of 2025.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:24:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Advocacy pays off: The FCA adopts a more pragmatic approach to safeguarding customer funds by payments firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This is a case study in what can be achieved when firms and the FCA truly engage with one another in a consultation exercise. For &quot;Payments Firms&quot; (those operating in the UK under either the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (PSRs) or the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (EMRs)), the FCA&#x27;s PS25/12 and accompanying amendments to the Approach Document, setting out changes to the rules on safeguarding of relevant funds (the meanings of which are explained below but will be acutely, perhaps pain...]]></description>
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                            Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:19:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Principal Permissions: Changes to the UK Appointed Representative Regime</title>
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                            Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:44:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Mizuho Financial Group on acquisition of Augusta &amp; Co</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Mizuho Financial Group on acquisition of Augusta &amp; Co]]></description>
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                            Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:07:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>A lukewarm rinse:  Changes to the UK Money Laundering Regulations</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 17 July 2025, the UK finance ministry, HM Treasury (HMT), published its response on improving the effectiveness of the UK Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (MLRs). HMT had published the original consultation in March 2024.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:04:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Management review: proposed overhaul of the SMCR</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Management review: proposed overhaul of the SMCR]]></description>
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                            Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:08:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/management-review-proposed-overhaul-of-the-smcr/</link>
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                <title>UK Mansion House Speech and the Leeds Reforms: In  search of growth</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Early on 15 July 2025, long before the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, had even set foot in Mansion House to deliver the &#xD;&#xA;traditional annual over-dinner speech, the UK government and regulators released a smorgasbord of policy &#xD;&#xA;announcements on the future of UK financial services regulation.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:43:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-mansion-house-speech-and-the-leeds-reforms-in-search-of-growth/</link>
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                <title>ESMA feedback on integration of sustainability risks and disclosures</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report on the integration of sustainability risks and disclosures in the investment fund sector (Final Report).]]></description>
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                            Thu, 10 Jul 2025 08:24:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esma-feedback-on-integration-of-sustainability-risks-and-disclosures/</link>
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                <title>One person&#x27;s trash is another person&#x27;s treasure: ESMA&#x27;s Final Report on the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 26 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (&quot;ESMA&quot;) published its Final Report (&quot;the Report&quot;) on Technical Advice to the European Commission on the Review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (&quot;EAD&quot;).  &#xD;&#xA;The EAD builds upon the UCITS Directive to specify in more detail the assets in which an EU UCITS fund is permitted to invest. The Report proposes changes to both the EAD and the UCITS Directive.&#xD;&#xA;The main point of interest in the Report, which has been much highlighted...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:47:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/one-persons-trash-is-another-persons-treasure-esmas-final-report-on-the-ucits-eligible-assets-directive/</link>
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                <title>Behaviour under scrutiny: FCA&#x27;s new rules on non-financial misconduct</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has issued CP25/18: Tackling non-financial misconduct in financial services, which starts the process of formalising non-financial misconduct in its rules.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:14:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/behaviour-under-scrutiny-fcas-new-rules-on-non-financial-misconduct/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of four lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 July.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:45:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions-1/</link>
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                <title>A week to go! The European Accessibility Act and its impact on the financial services industry</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 28 June 2025, Member States can start enforcing the European Accessibility Act (&quot;EAA&quot;) &#x2013; a deadline which may have crept up on some firms in the banking and financial services sector.  The EAA applies to a broad range of financial services and associated digital technologies, from payment terminals to online banking platforms. This means banks, payment services providers, e-money and other providers of financial services to retail customers must review their customer interfaces, products a...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:01:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-week-to-go-the-european-accessibility-act-and-its-impact-on-the-financial-services-industry/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Mitsubishi Estate on its acquisition of a majority interest in Patron Capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd (&quot;MEC&quot;) on its acquisition, through the Mitsubishi Estate Global Partners investment management business (&quot;MECGP&quot;), of a majority interest in Patron Capital Advisers LLP (&quot;Patron&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:45:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-mitsubishi-estate-on-its-acquisition-of-a-majority-interest-in-patron-capital/</link>
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                <title>PISCES &#x2013; Key questions answered</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the legal framework  now in place for the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (&quot;PISCES&quot;) regime to become operational, in this briefing we answer the key questions that clients are asking about this innovative trading platform for private companies.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Jun 2025 12:01:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pisces-key-questions-answered/</link>
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                <title>CPs25/14 and 15: The FCA&#x27;s explosive start to its path to regulating cryptoassets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Monday 2 June 2025, Sicily&#x27;s Mount Etna, one of the world&#x27;s most active volcanoes, erupted. Parties of tourists in the area were led to safety, while those even 45 kilometres away in Taormina were able to see the billowing clouds of ash and smoke. It is a relief that that no one was harmed.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:10:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cps2514-and-15-the-fcas-explosive-start-to-its-path-to-regulating-cryptoassets/</link>
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                <title>Financial Reporting Council publishes the updated UK Stewardship Code 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 3 June 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (&quot;FRC&quot;) published the UK Stewardship Code 2026 (the &quot;Code&quot;). The Code is a voluntary framework designed to promote high standards of stewardship among financial market participants, encouraging the responsible allocation, management and oversight of capital. This edition of the Code will replace the UK Stewardship Code 2020 (the &quot;2020 Code&quot;) as of 1 January 2026. The Code outlines a number of Principles and Disclosures for effective stewardship...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:02:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-reporting-council-publishes-the-updated-uk-stewardship-code-2026/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes nine new partners </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of nine lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2025.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:45:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-promotes-nine-new-partners/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith responds to HM Treasury consultation on proposed cryptoassets legislation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Financial Services &amp; Markets team have submitted a response to the Treasury consultation on the draft legislative package for the regulation of cryptoassets, which is available to access below.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 30 May 2025 12:15:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-responds-to-hm-treasury-consultation-on-proposed-cryptoassets-legislation/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight &#x2013; Spring/Summer 2025</title>
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                            Fri, 16 May 2025 12:46:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-springsummer-2025/</link>
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                <title>Token efforts: What HM Treasury gets right and wrong on cryptoasset regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In early April, we published an article arguing that the UK needed to move quickly to regulate stablecoins, and advocating a number of legislative solutions to some real blockers to the industry&#x27;s success.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 May 2025 11:10:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/token-efforts-what-hm-treasury-gets-right-and-wrong-on-cryptoasset-regulation/</link>
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                <title>The stable door is closing - the urgent issues facing the UK&#x27;s stablecoin sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[HM Treasury is expected to publish legislation bringing stablecoins into the UK&#x27;s regulatory perimeter imminently, following growing concern that the UK may be falling behind in this vital market. In this briefing we set out our views on what the legislation must address to avoid the industry being strangled at birth &#x2013; with lasting impacts on growth and innovation in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:50:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-stable-door-is-closing-the-urgent-issues-facing-the-uks-stablecoin-sector/</link>
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                <title>Natalie Lewis named in Financial News&#x27; Rising Stars of European Finance 2025 list</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that Natalie Lewis, partner in the firm&#x27;s award-winning Financial Services &amp; Markets department, has been named as a Rising Star of European Finance 2025 by Financial News.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:54:34 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises InvestAcc Group on the acquisition of AJ Bell&#x27;s Platinum SIPP and SSAS business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises InvestAcc Group on the acquisition of AJ Bell&#x27;s Platinum SIPP and SSAS business]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:07:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-investacc-group-on-the-acquisition-of-aj-bells-platinum-sipp-and-ssas-business/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald on its move from AIM to the Main Market</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald on its move from AIM the Main Market.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:06:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brooks-macdonald-on-its-move-from-aim-to-the-main-market/</link>
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                <title>FCA Strategy for 2025 and Beyond</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[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).&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;Although both documents provide a strategic overview of the FCA&#x27;s priorities and work plan f...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:26:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-strategy-for-2025-and-beyond/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Equisoft Inc. on the sale of its Altus Consulting business to Accenture</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:53:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>FCA Private Market Valuation Review</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 5 March 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority published a report (the Report) containing observations and feedback from its Private Market Valuation Review (PMVR).&#xA0; This had been trailed during the previous week in the FCA&#x27;s Asset Management and Alternatives Supervisory Strategy letter as a key FCA supervisory priority for 2025.&#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;The Report is the culmination of a detailed two-stage review process undertaken by the FCA during the previous year.&#xA0; Phase 1 of the PMVR involved questionna...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:32:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-private-market-valuation-review/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions on the launch of Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions on the establishment and launch of its semi-liquid strategic credit fund, Oaktree Strategic Credit Fund (SICAV), under its existing Luxembourg UCI Part II umbrella structure.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:25:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brookfield-oaktree-wealth-solutions-on-the-launch-of-oaktree-strategic-credit-fund/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on its investment into IFM</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP advised longstanding client Nest Corporation &#x2013; the trustee of the National Employment Savings Trust &#x2013; on the acquisition of a ten percent shareholding in Industry Super Holdings, the holding company of IFM Investors, a global institutional investor and asset manager operating across the infrastructure, debt investments and private equity markets.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:45:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nest-on-its-investment-into-ifm/</link>
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                <title>Court of Appeal gives narrow interpretation of &quot;significant influence&quot; exclusion from salaried members rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In its recent judgment in HMRC v BlueCrest Capital Management (UK) LLP, the Court of Appeal has overturned the decisions of the lower tribunals and supported HMRC&#x27;s narrow interpretation of &quot;significant influence&quot;.  In doing so, the Court introduced a new focus on the source of a member&#x27;s influence, holding that the only influence that counts is that derived from legal rights and duties. In addition, the Court appeared to support HMRC&#x27;s view that the scope of significant influence is limited...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:35:26 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/court-of-appeal-gives-narrow-interpretation-of-significant-influence-exclusion-from-salaried-members-rules/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Director and Senior Counsel promotions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP announces the promotion of one lawyer to Director, and three lawyers to Senior Counsel. All promotions are effective from 1 January 2025.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Jan 2025 08:45:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-director-and-senior-counsel-promotions/</link>
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                <title>Victory in Victoria</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[An Australian court has held that bitcoin is personal property, in a way that highlights our concern that the Law Commission&#x27;s Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (the Bill), presently going through Parliament, will create an unhelpful &quot;fork&quot; in the international legal treatment of cryptoassets.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 17 Dec 2024 10:21:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/victory-in-victoria/</link>
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                <title>HM Treasury&#x27;s National Payments Vision: Is it actually Not Particularly Visionary?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Chancellor&#x27;s Mansion House speech on 14 November 2024 was almost as hotly-anticipated as her Budget, with the speech&#x27;s proposals on pension fund consolidation as extensively trailed in advance as the Budget&#x27;s tax increases.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:57:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hm-treasurys-national-payments-vision-is-it-actually-not-particularly-visionary/</link>
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                <title>FCA findings on non-financial misconduct</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has published some key findings on non-financial misconduct, including action points for firms.  Although the survey was aimed at wholesale firms, the key findings report (Report) sets out some actions that firms should take in order to address non-financial misconduct.  It is therefore of interest to all financial services firms.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:42:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-findings-on-non-financial-misconduct/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Phoenix Equity Partners and management on the sale of Redington to Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Phoenix Equity Partners and management on the sale of Redington to Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co]]></description>
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                            Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:45:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Autumn/Winter 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to the third edition of the Travers Smith Outsourcing Spotlight. In this issue, we look at the impact on outsourcing of the new Labour Government&#x27;s employment reforms and the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024.  We also discuss a range of other topics including artificial intelligence, smart contracts and a recent Supreme Court decision on force majeure clauses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:21:03 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumnwinter-2024/</link>
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                <title>Smart Contracts: where are we now and does AI have a role to play?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Smart contracts have been somewhat eclipsed by the recent focus on artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI. But as we explain below, smart contracts have their uses &#x2013; and it&#x27;s possible that in future, generative AI could complement smart contracts to further automate the contracting process.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:25:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-contracts-where-are-we-now-and-does-ai-have-a-role-to-play/</link>
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                <title>FCA Provides Further Guidance on the Treatment of PEPs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the results of its multi-firm review on how firms treat politically exposed persons (PEPs) when carrying out anti-money laundering checks.   &#xD;&#xA;This includes the FCA&#x27;s findings on how effectively firms are following current FCA guidance in FG 17/6 (Guidance) on the treatment of PEPs.  The FCA expects all firms to consider these findings and make any necessary changes.&#xD;&#xA;In addition, the FCA has proposed amendments to the Guidance - largely to...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:56:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-provides-further-guidance-on-the-treatment-of-peps/</link>
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                <title>Episode 7: AI Insights &#x2013; Intersections with the financial services sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Partners James Longster from our Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions team and Samuel Brewer from our Financial Services &amp; Markets team explore how AI is being used in the financial sector, the key financial services regulatory considerations for firms, and some practical regulatory points that firms using AI should be addressing now.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:46:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/episode-7-ai-insights-intersections-with-the-financial-services-sector/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Carlyle on the launch of Carlyle AlpInvest Private Markets SICAV-UCI Part II</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Carlyle on the launch of Carlyle AlpInvest Private Markets SICAV-UCI Part II.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:31:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-carlyle-on-the-launch-of-carlyle-alpinvest-private-markets-sicav-uci-part-ii/</link>
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                <title>EMIR 3.0 - what&#x27;s new and what&#x27;s next?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jul 2024 08:37:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/emir-30-whats-new-and-whats-next/</link>
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                <title>New EU anti-money laundering rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The legislation setting out the EU&#x27;s revised anti-money laundering regime has been published in the Official Journal.   Read now.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 Jul 2024 12:18:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-eu-anti-money-laundering-rules/</link>
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                <title>The Law Commission&#x27;s approach to digital assets as property: the devil is in the detail</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In February 2024, the Law Commission published &#x2013; by way of a short consultation &#x2013; its draft Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (the Bill).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:48:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-law-commissions-approach-to-digital-assets-as-property-the-devil-is-in-the-detail/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces partnership with nsave</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce its partnership with new client, nsave.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:15:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-partnership-with-nsave/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith win at The Drawdown Awards 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have been awarded the &#x2018;Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Adviser&#x2019; Award at The Drawdown Awards 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:45:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-at-the-drawdown-awards-2024/</link>
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                <title>Greenwashing: ESMA&#x27;s approach to supervising asset managers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its Final Report on Greenwashing (Final Report).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Jun 2024 12:35:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/greenwashing-esmas-approach-to-supervising-asset-managers/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Spring/Summer 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With an election due in July, the second edition of the Travers Smith Outsourcing Spotlight looks at the likely impact of a Labour Government on outsourcing in the UK.  We also continue our focus on pricing, with a discussion of benchmarking and &quot;best prices&quot; or &quot;most favoured customer&quot; clauses.  And we provide a round-up of outsourcing-related developments in areas ranging from AI, contract and employment law, through to financial services and pensions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:21:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-springsummer-2024/</link>
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                <title>ESMA Guidelines on Fund Names</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final guidelines on fund names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (Guidelines).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 May 2024 12:51:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esma-guidelines-on-fund-names/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on the appointment of Northern Trust as new fund administrator </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Nest on the appointment of Northern Trust as new fund administrator.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 20 May 2024 15:05:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nest-on-the-appointment-of-northern-trust-as-new-fund-administrator/</link>
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                <title>EU SFDR review: Summary of industry views</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has published a Summary Report summarising the responses to its September 2023 consultations on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 May 2024 08:04:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sfdr-review-summary-of-industry-views/</link>
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                <title>SDR and investment labels: extension of the regime to UK portfolio managers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In November 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its first set of rules on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 May 2024 13:27:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sdr-and-investment-labels-extension-of-the-regime-to-uk-portfolio-managers/</link>
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                <title>The FCA and Bank of England&#x27;s &quot;strategic approach&quot; to AI &#x2013; what it means for regulated firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 22 April 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (including the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), together the Bank) published updates on their approach to artificial intelligence (AI). The FCA&#x27;s update is available here and the Bank&#x27;s update is available here.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 May 2024 16:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fca-and-bank-of-englands-strategic-approach-to-ai-what-it-means-for-regulated-firms/</link>
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                <title>SDR: Finalised guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 23 April 2024, the FCA published FG24/3, its finalised non-handbook guidance on the new &quot;anti-greenwashing rule&quot; which was introduced as part of the package of measures establishing the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime (which we covered here).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:57:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sdr-finalised-guidance-on-the-anti-greenwashing-rule/</link>
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                <title>Talking Secondaries - Is a continuation vehicle an AIF?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Continuation vehicles are typically structured as limited partnerships, with the investors (both rolling and new) constituting limited partners in the vehicle and the GP acting as manager of the vehicle. From a regulatory perspective, this continuation vehicle will typically fall within one of two regulatory categories: an alternative investment fund (&#x201C;AIF&#x201D;) or a non-AIF collective investment scheme (&#x201C;CIS&#x201D;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:17:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/talking-secondaries-is-a-continuation-vehicle-an-aif/</link>
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                <title>Consultation on payment optionality: a bundle of joy?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has published a consultation paper (CP24/7) on Payment Optionality for Investment Research.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:54:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/consultation-on-payment-optionality-a-bundle-of-joy/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S&#xF6;derberg &amp; Partners on acquisition of significant minority stake in Fidelius Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised one of Sweden&#x27;s leading advisors and intermediaries of insurance and financial products, S&#xF6;derberg &amp; Partners, on acquisition of significant minority stake in Fidelius Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:45:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-soederberg-partners-on-acquisition-of-significant-minority-stake-in-fidelius-group/</link>
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                <title>Retained EU law: 10 key questions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK&#x27;s departure from the European Union has not led to all EU-derived law being jettisoned; on the contrary, a significant proportion of it has been kept and the UK now has a new category of &quot;retained EU law&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Mar 2024 21:55:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/retained-eu-law-10-key-questions/</link>
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                <title>FCA updates its alternatives supervisory strategy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 1 March 2024, the FCA issued an interim update (Update) to its August 2022 and February 2023 portfolio letters (Portfolio Letters) to alternative asset management firms setting out its updated supervisory priorities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:42:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-updates-its-alternatives-supervisory-strategy/</link>
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                <title>DORA: time to review your ICT contracts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU Regulation on Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) will apply from 17 January 2025 to most financial entities in the EU.  DORA&#x27;s increased focus on third-party risk management includes detailed requirements for provisions that must be included in existing and new ICT contracts.  This briefing concentrates on the contractual requirements imposed by DORA.  Firms have a substantial &quot;to do&quot; list to prepare for DORA over the coming months and, to be ready in time, they should be identifyin...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:11:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/dora-time-to-review-your-ict-contracts/</link>
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                <title>Situation critical: Proposed new rules to regulate Critical Third Parties</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following the entry into force of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (&quot;FSMA 2023&quot;), the Bank of England, FCA and PRA (the &quot;Regulators&quot;) are consulting on new rules and a joint Supervisory Statement on their new powers to regulate critical third parties (&quot;CTPs&quot;) which are designated by HM Treasury because of their systemic importance to authorised firms and financial market infrastructures (&quot;FMIs&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:19:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/situation-critical-proposed-new-rules-to-regulate-critical-third-parties/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S&#xF6;derberg &amp; Partners on acquisition of Timothy James &amp; Partners </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises S&#xF6;derberg &amp; Partners on acquisition of Timothy James &amp; Partners]]></description>
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                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:41:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-soederberg-partners-on-acquisition-of-timothy-james-partners/</link>
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                <title>Financial Services Regulation 2024 - New Year briefing</title>
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                            Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:41:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2024-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions  </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of three lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 January 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:33:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions/</link>
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                <title>Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels: the new rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[SDR is widely seen as the UK&#x27;s answer to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is currently under review by the European Commission (in fact, we understand that the Commission has an eye on SDR as part of that review).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:37:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainability-disclosure-requirements-sdr-and-investment-labels-the-new-rules/</link>
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                <title>AIFMD II: the next phase of EU alternative investment fund regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 10 November 2023, the text of an Amending Directive that will make amendments to the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (EU AIFMD) was published.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:52:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aifmd-ii-the-next-phase-of-eu-alternative-investment-fund-regulation/</link>
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                <title>Private Equity International: Sharpening impact&#x27;s blurred edges</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Funds Partner Jeremy Elmore and Financial Services &amp; Markets Senior Consultant Simon Witney have featured in the latest edition of Private Equity International&#x27;s Impact Investing Report. In this keynote interview, Jeremy and Simon discuss how greater clarity, precision and standardisation can help the impact investing market reach its full potential.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:45:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/private-equity-international-sharpening-impacts-blurred-edges/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Clipway on its launch of new global secondaries firm</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Clipway on its establishment as a new global GP and strategic investment from Carmignac and General Atlantic. Clipway is a new global private equity secondaries firm that leverages proprietary technology to optimise investment strategy. The Clipway team, headquartered in London with an office in New York, is led by veteran secondaries investors and managing partners Vincent Gombault and Ingmar Vallano.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-clipway-on-its-launch-of-new-global-secondaries-firm/</link>
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                <title>ESG names and claims in the EU UCITS fund industry: ESMA report</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 2 October 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a trends, risks and vulnerabilities (TRV) risk analysis report on ESG names and claims in the EU fund industry (the Report). While undoubtedly of interest, it should be noted that this is not the reply to ESMA&#x27;s 2022 fund names consultation &#x2013; we are still waiting for that.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 Oct 2023 09:47:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-names-and-claims-in-the-eu-ucits-fund-industry-esma-report/</link>
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                <title>ESAs&#x27; report on voluntary disclosure of PAIs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 28 September 2023, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) published their second annual report (Report) on the extent of voluntary disclosures of principal adverse impacts (PAIs) under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:48:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esas-report-on-voluntary-disclosure-of-pais/</link>
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                <title>Outsourcing Spotlight - Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This issue of Outsourcing Spotlight highlights a number of hot topics, including as the impact of AI on outsourcing, changes to the UK&#x27;s regimes for data protection and cybersecurity and proposed reforms to UK employment law, including TUPE.  We also discuss pricing issues in the context of the current high inflation environment and a recent case which analyses multiple liability caps.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:21:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/outsourcing-spotlight-autumn-2023/</link>
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                <title>FCA consults on new Diversity and Inclusion rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued CP23/20: Diversity and inclusion in the financial sector which sets out its long-awaited proposals to introduce a new regulatory framework on Diversity and Inclusion (D&amp;I) in the financial sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:00:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-consults-on-new-diversity-and-inclusion-rules/</link>
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                <title>Possible changes to the EU SFDR? The European Commission seeks views</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has issued a Targeted Consultation and a Public Consultation on the implementation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).  The Consultations include a series of questions on the practical functioning of the SFDR and its possible reform.  The EU appears to have recognised that the SFDR is not as user-friendly as it had hoped and is seeking to assess its potential shortcomings and explore potential changes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:01:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/possible-changes-to-the-eu-sfdr-the-european-commission-seeks-views/</link>
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                <title>New FCA rules on approving financial promotions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has issued its near final rules (PS23/13) on its new regime for firms seeking to approve financial promotions.  This takes effect on 7 February 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:02:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-fca-rules-on-approving-financial-promotions/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on largest Outsourced Chief Investment Officer appointment in UK to date </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the Trustees of BAE Systems Pensions Schemes on the outsourcing of the investment management of approximately &#xA3;23bn of pension scheme assets]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:25:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-largest-outsourced-chief-investment-officer-appointment-in-uk-to-date/</link>
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                <title>SEC finalises Private Fund Adviser Rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The SEC has recently adopted new rules under the Investment Advisers Act  of 1940 (the &#x201C;Advisers Act&#x201D;) (together, the &#x201C;New Rules&#x201D;), based on a set of proposals originally set out in February 2022 (the &#x201C;Original Proposals&#x201D;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:03:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sec-finalises-private-fund-adviser-rules/</link>
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                <title>Strengthening the Financial Promotion Rules Reprised - Cryptoassets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In October 2022, we issued our briefing Strengthening the Financial Promotion Rules | Travers Smith, discussing the FCA&#x27;s new rules on financial promotions, with a particular focus on the promotion of higher risk investments to retail investors.  The FCA indicated at the time that such a category would include cryptoassets; however, at that point the legislation extending the FCA&#x27;s remit to those financial promotions was not in force.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:38:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/strengthening-the-financial-promotion-rules-reprised-cryptoassets/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith launches interactive ESG tool </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At the end of last year, Travers Smith gave its asset manager clients access to an app to help them understand their obligations under UK and EU sustainability reporting requirements. We are now making the app available more widely.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 16 Aug 2023 13:05:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-launches-interactive-esg-tool/</link>
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                <title>Sustainable finance report from the Luxembourg regulator</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (&quot;CSSF&quot;) recently published its observations and recommendations on the implementation of sustainability-related provisions in the investment fund industry, as part of its supervisory work in the area of sustainable finance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:58:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainable-finance-report-from-the-luxembourg-regulator/</link>
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                <title>Financial Services and Markets Act 2023: Building a Smarter Regulatory Framework in the UK?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this briefing we consider the key points of the new Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 which received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:03:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-and-markets-act-2023-building-a-smarter-regulatory-framework-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>EU Sustainable Finance Package</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission issued, on 13 June 2023, a Sustainable Finance Package with a number of additional ESG measures including:]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:34:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sustainable-finance-package/</link>
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                <title>Extension to the scope of the UK criminal insider dealing regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 15 June 2023, the scope of the UK criminal insider dealing rules will be extended.  Additional markets and financial instruments will fall within the scope of the criminal offence of insider dealing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:29:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/extension-to-the-scope-of-the-uk-criminal-insider-dealing-regime/</link>
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                <title>EU Retail Investment Directive and Regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 24 May 2023, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited Retail Investment Strategy, comprising a proposal for a Retail Investment Directive amending the UCITS Directive, AIFMD, MiFID and the Insurance Distribution Directive, and a proposal for a new Retail Investment Regulation amending the PRIIPS Regulation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 May 2023 09:38:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-retail-investment-directive-and-regulation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: The FCA&#x27;s discussion paper on sustainability</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at the prospect of yet more UK sustainability regulation and the UK&#x27;s reaction.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 08:35:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-fcas-discussion-paper-on-sustainability/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Numis Corporation Plc on the &#xA3;410m recommended offer by Deutsche Bank AG </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith is advising Numis Corporation Plc (&#x27;Numis&#x27;) on the &#xA3;410m recommended offer by Deutsche Bank AG (&#x27;Deutsche Bank&#x27;), the largest bank in Germany. The transaction was announced on 28 April and is subject to Numis shareholder approval and customary regulatory clearances.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:52:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-numis-corporation-plc-on-the-410m-recommended-offer-by-deutsche-bank-ag/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: A busy month for European sustainability regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Sustainability Insights, we are looking at some important recent developments in sustainability regulation in Europe.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 21 Apr 2023 08:44:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-a-busy-month-for-european-sustainability-regulation/</link>
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                <title>New Q&amp;As from the European Commission on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission (Commission) has issued further guidance on the interpretation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).  This is in the form of responses to questions put to it in September 2022 by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs).  The responses include guidance on the definition of sustainable investment, disclosures around the reduction of carbon emissions and principal adverse impact disclosures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Apr 2023 10:50:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-qas-from-the-european-commission-on-the-sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation/</link>
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                <title>ESAs propose changes to SFDR Regulatory Technical Standards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have published a Joint Consultation Paper on proposed amendments to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Delegated Regulation Regulatory Technical Standards (SFDR RTS).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:58:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esas-propose-changes-to-sfdr-regulatory-technical-standards/</link>
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                <title>UK 2023 Green Finance Strategy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK government has published its 2023 Green Finance Strategy (Strategy) which sets out its proposals for mobilising green finance and investment in the UK. This supports the UK commitment at COP26 to become the world&#x27;s first Net Zero-aligned Financial Centre.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Apr 2023 16:32:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-2023-green-finance-strategy/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions on the launch of Brookfield Infrastructure Income Fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions on the launch of Brookfield Infrastructure Income Fund]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:04:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brookfield-oaktree-wealth-solutions-on-the-launch-of-brookfield-infrastructure-income-fund/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: EU foreign subsidy rules and private equity deals</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Alternative Insights, we are looking at the impact of the EU&#x27;s new foreign subsidies regulation on private equity deals.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Mar 2023 09:47:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-eu-foreign-subsidy-rules-and-private-equity-deals/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises finnCap on its all-share merger with Cenkos Securities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised financial advisory firm finnCap on its all-share merger with Cenkos Securities]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Mar 2023 21:53:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-finncap-on-its-all-share-merger-with-cenkos-securities/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Retailisation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights, we are looking at developments in retailisation in private markets. In particular, we consider the future of the ELTIF, and discuss some emerging European Commission proposals to enhance protections for retail investors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:50:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-retailisation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Diversity and Inclusion: Interview with Gurpreet Manku</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Gurpreet Manku is the BVCA&#x2019;s Deputy Director General and Director of Policy.  &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;After more than a decade at the UK&#x27;s industry association &#x2013; taking the lead on some huge projects for the sector &#x2013; Gurpreet is about to take over as CEO of Level 20, an organisation determined to improve gender diversity in the private equity industry. &#xD;&#xA;&#xD;&#xA;We wanted to celebrate Gurps&#x27; achievements at the BVCA, especially those related to diversity and inclusion, so we invited her to feature in this special edit...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:55:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-diversity-and-inclusion-interview-with-gurpreet-manku/</link>
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                <title>Future of Fintech</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We&#x27;re delighted to share that Travers Smith will be hosting our inaugural Future of Fintech summit on 14 September 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:34:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/future-of-fintech/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Insights &#x27;23</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this week, we launched our annual publication, Insights &#x27;23, at an event in London. It was an opportunity to look ahead to what the rest of this year holds for alternative asset managers in the context of three dominant themes: GP-led liquidity, the retailisation of private markets, and sustainability and greenwashing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:52:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-insights-23/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: The impact of labelling impact</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This week we are looking at the UK FCA&#x27;s proposals for an impact fund label.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 27 Jan 2023 14:16:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-impact-of-labelling-impact/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: UK red tape</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Policymakers have made welcome moves to improve the UK funds regime in recent years, and the BVCA &#x2013; the UK&#x27;s private equity and venture capital association &#x2013; has an active and productive dialogue with regulators and government.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:18:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-uk-red-tape/</link>
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                <title>Financial Services Regulation 2023 - New Year briefing</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:43:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2023-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Greenwashing and the regulation of fund names in the EU</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU may have blazed the trail in sustainability regulation, but European policymakers and regulators show no signs of relenting in their mission to stamp out &quot;greenwashing&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:37:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-greenwashing-and-the-regulation-of-fund-names-in-the-eu/</link>
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                <title>UK Government announces financial services reforms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has today announced a package of reforms to UK financial services regulation.  It mostly consists of promises to consult on specific areas for reform over the next couple of years.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:19:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-government-announces-financial-services-reforms/</link>
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                <title>Smart contracts and the limits of the &#x201C;rule of code&#x201D;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has written the UK chapters of the Practical Law and Chambers global outsourcing guides. The chapters cover the latest legal information and many of the key issues to consider on UK outsourcing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:27:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smart-contracts-and-the-limits-of-the-rule-of-code/</link>
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                <title>Fund names and greenwashing: ESMA consultation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 18 November, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a consultation on the text of proposed draft guidelines relating to the use of ESG or sustainability related terms in funds&#x27; names (the Draft Guidelines). The Draft Guidelines build upon the high level and principles-based observations made by ESMA in its Supervisory Briefing published on 31 May 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:07:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fund-names-and-greenwashing-esma-consultation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Sustainability labels for the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[When the UK left the EU, it could have chosen to copy out the EU&#x27;s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Nov 2022 09:55:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-sustainability-labels-for-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Issues in crypto insolvency</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this podcast Jonathan Gilmour, Peter Hughes, John Lee and Adam Schnider consider the implications of the recent collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. They discuss some of the key issues that could arise from the insolvency of FTX or other crypto investment firms more generally, including priority of claims, proprietary rights in crypto-assets, tracing and recovery of crypto-assets, and cross-border insolvency issues.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:43:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/issues-in-crypto-insolvency/</link>
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                <title> Travers Smith advises SASC on its closing of Social and Sustainable Housing II LP</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Social and Sustainable Capital LLP (&quot;SASC&quot;) on the successful first closing of Social and Sustainable Housing II LP (the &quot;SASH II&quot;). SASH II has a target of &#xA3;125 million of commitments by final close.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:16:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sasc-on-its-closing-of-social-and-sustainable-housing-ii-lp/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Policymakers, retail investors and private funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As we wrote earlier this year, there is growing demand for alternative investments from individual investors &#x2013; and many private fund sponsors are keen to oblige.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:22:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-policymakers-retail-investors-and-private-funds/</link>
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                <title>Private Equity International: Incorporating impact into deal documentation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Private Equity &amp; Financial Sponsors Partner George Weavil and Financial Services &amp; Markets Senior Counsel Henriika Hara have featured in the latest edition of Private Equity International&#x27;s Impact Investing Report discussing the private equity model and how it is suited to impact investing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:00:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/private-equity-international-incorporating-impact-into-deal-documentation/</link>
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                <title>FCA consultation on new UK sustainability disclosure regime and investment labels</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Having previously been expected earlier this year, the FCA has now published its consultation paper on the proposed new sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) regime and a set of consumer-friendly sustainability labels. This is, in effect, the UK&#x27;s answer to the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU SFDR), although the proposed UK regime goes further in terms of having formal product labels and is bolstered by rules already in force that require many firms to report climate-r...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:37:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-consultation-on-new-uk-sustainability-disclosure-regime-and-investment-labels/</link>
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                <title>Financial services outsourcing:  UK plans to regulate service providers as well as their customers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government is proposing greater regulatory oversight of financial services outsourcings involving &quot;Critical Third Parties&quot; (CTPs). If implemented, these changes will result in CTPs &#x2013; some of which may not regard themselves as part of the finance sector - being regulated directly by financial services supervisory authorities.&#xA0; This would represent a major shift in approach.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:28:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-outsourcing-uk-plans-to-regulate-service-providers-as-well-as-their-customers/</link>
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                <title>Strengthening the Financial Promotion Rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has published PS22/10, its policy statement on strengthening the financial promotion rules. This sets out feedback to the January 2022 consultation paper, its final rules and final non-handbook Guidance for firms approving financial promotions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:22:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/strengthening-the-financial-promotion-rules/</link>
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                <title>Contractual discretion &#x2013; how to be Braganza-compliant: CMC Spreadbet v Robert Tchenguiz</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The High Court has ruled in favour of a spread betting firm that exercised its sole discretion in closing out a client&#x27;s trading position during a period of significant market volatility.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:37:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/contractual-discretion-how-to-be-braganza-compliant-cmc-spreadbet-v-robert-tchenguiz/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Focusing on stakeholders</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last week, Travers Smith lawyers joined business leaders and academics at Harvard Business School to debate the purpose of companies.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:48:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-focusing-on-stakeholders/</link>
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                <title>The new FCA Consumer Duty: a higher standard, better culture and good outcomes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 8 July 2022, the Court of Appeal handed down its long-awaited judgment in the Municipio De Mariana group litigation claim, granting permission for some 200,000 Brazilian claimants to pursue in the UK their group action for damages caused by the collapse of the Fund&#xE3;o Dam in Brazil in 2015.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:26:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-new-fca-consumer-duty-a-higher-standard-better-culture-and-good-outcomes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Changing the structure of financial regulation in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At least for some of its advocates, one of the main benefits of Brexit was to enable the UK to set its own regulatory rules &#x2013; perhaps in particular for the financial services sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:54:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-changing-the-structure-of-financial-regulation-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Mandatory TCFD disclosures scrutinised for the first time</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In July 2022, the FCA published its review of the climate-related disclosures of premium listed commercial companies, for the first time since the rule mandating such disclosures was introduced for a wider range of listed issuers on 1 January 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:54:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mandatory-tcfd-disclosures-scrutinised-for-the-first-time/</link>
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                <title>The Appointed Representatives Regime: FCA Policy Statement</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA published its much-anticipated Policy Statement on &quot;Improvements to the Appointed Representatives regime&quot; (PS22/11) on 3 August 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:52:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-appointed-representatives-regime-fca-policy-statement/</link>
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                <title>Beyond Brexit: A-Z by topic</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit has already had a significant impact on the UK legal landscape and its implications will continue to be felt for many years to come.  This page brings together all our materials on Brexit and related issues, arranged alphabetically by topic.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/beyond-brexit-a-z-by-topic/</link>
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                <title>FCA sets outs its alternatives supervisory strategy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 9 August 2022, the FCA issued its latest portfolio letter (Letter) to alternative asset management firms setting out its supervisory priorities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:29:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-sets-outs-its-alternatives-supervisory-strategy/</link>
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                <title>Looking to the Future: the new Financial Services and Markets Bill</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has published its much anticipated Financial Services and Markets Bill (the Bill),&#xA0; previously touted by the former Chancellor as &quot;Big Bang 2.0&quot;. The Bill as introduced may or may not be that, but it certainly includes a large number of substantial measures that will effect a major overhaul of the UK&#x27;s regulatory framework for financial services.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:19:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/looking-to-the-future-the-new-financial-services-and-markets-bill/</link>
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                <title>SFDR regulatory technical standards published in Official Journal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 25 July 2022, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/1288, consisting of the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), was published in the Official Journal.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:11:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sfdr-regulatory-technical-standards-published-in-official-journal/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Labelling impact</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month, the FCA, the UK regulator, announced that its consultation on a sustainability disclosure and labelling regime for asset managers and regulated asset owners would be delayed until the autumn.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:13:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-labelling-impact/</link>
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                <title>Spotlight on ESG video series - Episode 2: Impact Investing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Financial Services Markets Senior Consultant Simon Witney, focuses on the importance of impact investing in the asset management sector and in doing so, highlights some of the recent developments in this space.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:17:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/spotlight-on-esg-video-series-episode-2-impact-investing/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: The benefits of a well-structured continuation fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although some recent press commentary may suggest otherwise, the rise in so-called &quot;continuation funds&quot; (or, as the FT has labelled them, &quot;sell-to-yourself&quot; deals) is a healthy sign of a maturing market.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Jul 2022 13:53:24 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-the-benefits-of-a-well-structured-continuation-fund/</link>
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                <title>Tribunal publishes first detailed decision on salaried members rules</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The salaried members rules were introduced in 2014 to counter situations where UK limited liability partnerships (LLPs) were avoiding employment taxes by making junior workers members (rather than employees) without bearing the risks, rewards and responsibilities typically associated with partnership.  Under the rules, members of an LLP are treated as]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:38:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tribunal-publishes-first-detailed-decision-on-salaried-members-rules/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Private wealth and private capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Investment platforms like Moonfare &#x2013; which offer individual investors access to a range of alternative investment funds &#x2013; have proved popular.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:20:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-private-wealth-and-private-capital/</link>
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                <title>AIFMD II: The Council of the European Union provides its view</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Council of the European Union has issued its general approach (General Approach) on the European Commission&#x27;s proposals to amend the existing Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD II).]]></description>
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                            Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:49:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aifmd-ii-the-council-of-the-european-union-provides-its-view/</link>
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                <title>The Queen&#x27;s Speech: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last month, the UK Government set out its legislative programme for this parliament in the Queen&#x27;s Speech.  In this briefing, we look at some of the proposals relevant to business which have had less media attention.  We also highlight some of the notable omissions and consider how far the proposed legislation might deliver on the Government&#x27;s commitments to cut red tape, promote economic growth and achieve &quot;levelling up&quot;.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:21:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-queens-speech-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: The regulatory focus on &quot;greenwashing&quot;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It has been clear for some time that regulators are concerned about &quot;greenwashing&quot;, by which they mean the risk that companies, investors and asset owners will overstate their sustainability credentials in order to attract capital.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:19:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-regulatory-focus-on-greenwashing/</link>
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                <title>New ESMA supervisory briefing and ESA clarifications on the ever-changing SFDR regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 31 May 2022, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a supervisory briefing (the Supervisory Briefing) addressed to EU national competent authorities (regulators) to promote &quot;common supervisory practices&quot; on the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and other pieces of EU legislation concerning financial sustainability.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:13:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-esma-supervisory-briefing-and-esa-clarifications-on-the-ever-changing-sfdr-regime/</link>
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                <title>HM Treasury confirms new Senior Managers &amp; Certification Regime for Financial Market Infrastructures</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 7 June 2022, HM Treasury issued its Response (Response) to its consultation in July 2021 on a Senior Managers &amp; Certification Regime (SMCR) for financial market infrastructures (FMIs).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:52:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hm-treasury-confirms-new-senior-managers-certification-regime-for-financial-market-infrastructures/</link>
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                <title>Further guidance on the interpretation of SFDR and the Taxonomy Regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 25 May 2022, the European Commission (Commission) issued its response to the  European Supervisory Authorities&#x27; (ESAs) questions on the interpretation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation (Taxonomy Regulation) of 13 May 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 May 2022 13:54:35 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/further-guidance-on-the-interpretation-of-sfdr-and-the-taxonomy-regulation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Gaining liquidity and retaining control</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With some notable exceptions, the private funds industry grew from founder-led partnerships and spin outs from financial institutions.  Independence and specialisation have been prized qualities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 May 2022 13:53:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-gaining-liquidity-and-retaining-control/</link>
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                <title>AIFMD II: Proposals from the European Parliament</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Parliament has issued its draft report (Report) on the European Commission&#x27;s proposals to amend the existing Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD II).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 May 2022 16:16:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aifmd-ii-proposals-from-the-european-parliament/</link>
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                <title>Questions on the interpretation of SFDR and the Taxonomy Regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 13 May 2022, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) submitted a number of questions to the European Commission relating to the interpretation of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and the Taxonomy Regulation (Taxonomy Regulation).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 May 2022 16:17:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/questions-on-the-interpretation-of-sfdr-and-the-taxonomy-regulation/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: Sustainability disclosure standards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Just about everyone agrees that a single set of internationally accepted sustainability disclosure standards would benefit all stakeholders. But global convergence creates significant challenges.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 06 May 2022 15:07:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-sustainability-disclosure-standards/</link>
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                <title>What does the FCA&#x27;s new Business Plan and Strategy mean for investigations and enforcement?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (&quot;FCA&quot;) has released its Annual Business Plan for 2022/2023, alongside a Strategy Document for 2022 to 2025. We discuss below what these two documents mean for its investigations and enforcement strategy going forward.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:59:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-does-the-fcas-new-business-plan-and-strategy-mean-for-investigations-and-enforcement/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Melior Equity Partners on the final close of Melior Equity Partners Fund II</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Melior Equity Partners on the final close of Melior Equity Partners Fund II]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:14:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-melior-equity-partners-on-the-final-close-of-melior-equity-partners-fund-ii/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Equistone Partners on its sale of FirstPort</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Equistone Partners on its sale of FirstPort]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:45:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-equistone-partners-on-its-sale-of-firstport/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: The EU&#x27;s sustainability challenge</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission&#x27;s renewed Sustainable Finance Strategy, adopted in July 2021 and building on a 2018 Action Plan, was certainly ambitious.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:54:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-eus-sustainability-challenge/</link>
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                <title>Final SFDR regulatory technical standards published </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 6 April 2022, the European Commission published the long-awaited final version of the detailed rules &#x2013; the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) &#x2013; under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:34:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/final-sfdr-regulatory-technical-standards-published/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brewin Dolphin on its recommended &#xA3;1.6bn takeover by RBC Wealth Management</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Brewin Dolphin on its recommended &#xA3;1.6bn takeover by RBC Wealth Management]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Apr 2022 21:56:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brewin-dolphin-on-its-recommended-16bn-takeover-by-rbc-wealth-management/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: UK government sets out next steps for funds regime</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 25 Mar 2022 10:38:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-uk-government-sets-out-next-steps-for-funds-regime/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: 1 year on - Episode 5: Retained EU law</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the fifth episode of the series, Knowledge Counsel Jonathan Rush looks at the impact of Brexit on UK law. The video provides an overview of the current status of EU legislation and caselaw in the UK now that we&#x27;ve left the EU, and answers the question, could any of this change in future?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:27:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-1-year-on-episode-5-retained-eu-law/</link>
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                <title>EU Platform on Sustainable Finance &#x2013; Final Report on a Social Taxonomy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 28 February 2022, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance (the Platform) published its Final Report on a potential Social Taxonomy. &#xA0;This sets out the Platform&#x27;s proposals for a structure for a social taxonomy under EU sustainability legislation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:58:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-platform-on-sustainable-finance-final-report-on-a-social-taxonomy/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith strengthens its Senior Counsel ranks with three internal promotions and a new hire</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce new appointments to its Senior Counsel team, including three internal promotions and a new hire.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:58:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-strengthens-its-senior-counsel-ranks-with-three-internal-promotions-and-a-new-hire/</link>
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                <title>Financial Services Regulation 2022 - New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines upcoming changes to financial services regulation in 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:35:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2022-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Climate-related financial disclosures: New rules for standard listed issuers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 17 December 2021, the FCA published two policy statements confirming final rules and guidance to promote improved climate-related financial disclosures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 21 Dec 2021 13:58:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/climate-related-financial-disclosures-new-rules-for-standard-listed-issuers/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Regulatory hosting under scrutiny in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[For many private fund managers &#x2013; especially a new firm, a spin out from a larger business, or a firm that manages a relatively small pool of capital &#x2013; the UK regulatory requirements can be daunting.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:58:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-regulatory-hosting-under-scrutiny-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: The gradual evolution of EU fund regulation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is just over 10 years since the Alternative Investment Fund Managers&#x27; Directive (AIFMD) became law, harmonising the regulation of private funds managers across the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:58:34 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-the-gradual-evolution-of-eu-fund-regulation/</link>
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                <title>The FCA&#x27;s third (and final) policy statement on the implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 26 November 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published PS21/17: Implementation of Investment Firms Prudential Regime.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:58:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-third-and-final-policy-statement-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</link>
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                <title>EU sustainable finance regulatory technical standards delayed again &#x2013; to 1 January 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The regulatory technical standards supplementing the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU SFDR) have been delayed again by a further six months until 1 January 2023.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:58:33 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sustainable-finance-regulatory-technical-standards-delayed-again-to-1-january-2023/</link>
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                <title>Commission proposes evolution &#x2013; but not revolution &#x2013; for EU funds regimes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has proposed changes to the AIFMD, UCITS Directive and the ELTIF regime in its long-awaited overhaul of the EU funds regimes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:58:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/commission-proposes-evolution-but-not-revolution-for-eu-funds-regimes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Sustainability Insights: The UK&#x27;s new sustainability disclosure regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Glasgow&#x27;s climate summit was both an important step forward and a missed opportunity to go further. One important step forward was undoubtedly COP 26&#x27;s unprecedented focus on the role of finance in tackling the climate emergency, which catalysed huge commitments from the private sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Nov 2021 09:09:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-sustainability-insights-the-uks-new-sustainability-disclosure-regime/</link>
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                <title>The Roadmap unfolds: FCA proposes new UK sustainability disclosure regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has issued a discussion paper seeking views on proposed new sustainability disclosure requirements and a sustainability labelling system.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:58:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-roadmap-unfolds-fca-proposes-new-uk-sustainability-disclosure-regime/</link>
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                <title>SFDR and Taxonomy - ESAs publish final report and draft RTS</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:58:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sfdr-and-taxonomy-esas-publish-final-report-and-draft-rts/</link>
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                <title>UK Sustainable Investing: follow the green brick road</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 18 October 2021, with just under two weeks to go before the UK hosts COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference 2021 in Glasgow, HM Treasury, the Department for Work &amp; Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Business, Energy &amp; Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published a joint paper entitled Greening Finance: A Roadmap to Sustainable Investing (the Roadmap).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:58:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-sustainable-investing-follow-the-green-brick-road/</link>
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                <title>A business-friendly guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[At over 2500 pages, the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) signed by the UK and EU in December 2020 does not make for an easy read. This guide breaks it down into the key topics of interest to business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:10:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</guid>
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                <title>A business-friendly guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal: now fully updated</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We have recently updated our cross-practice area guide to the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), which breaks it down into key topics of interest to business.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:28:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal-now-fully-updated/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-business-friendly-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal-now-fully-updated/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith ranked as one of the Top 15 most innovative law firms in Europe and wins Moving the Market Forward Award at the FT Innovative Lawyer Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is thrilled to announce that it&#x27;s Fintech, Market Infrastructure &amp; Payments team won the Moving the Market Forward Award at the 2021 Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe. Additionally, the firm has been ranked as the 12th most innovative law firm in Europe in the FT&#x27;s Innovative Lawyers Europe report.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:42:42 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-ranked-as-one-of-the-top-15-most-innovative-law-firms-in-europe-and-wins-moving-the-market-forward-award-at-the-ft-innovative-lawyer-awards/</link>
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                <title>International regulators take first steps towards supervising stablecoins</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) have issued a consultative report on the application of the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI) to certain stablecoin arrangements (SAs) (the Report).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:58:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/international-regulators-take-first-steps-towards-supervising-stablecoins/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/international-regulators-take-first-steps-towards-supervising-stablecoins/</guid>
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                <title>A blizzard of regulatory reform: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2021 has seen the UK Government and regulators engage in a blizzard of consultations and draft legislation, proposing reforms across a wide range of areas.  The sheer volume makes it difficult for businesses to keep on top of changes that might affect them.  To assist with that process, this briefing breaks down key recent consultations by topic, so you can pick out those which are relevant to your business.  It also looks at why this is happening now and whether any coherent themes emerge fr...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:28:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</guid>
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                <title>ESG Data Convergence Project: seeking to replace the mess with the meaningful</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) has published a standardised set of ESG metrics and a mechanism for comparative reporting.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Oct 2021 13:58:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-data-convergence-project-seeking-to-replace-the-mess-with-the-meaningful/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-data-convergence-project-seeking-to-replace-the-mess-with-the-meaningful/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises founders, Inflexion and other shareholders on the sale of Medivet to CVC Capital Partners VIII</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised an investment vehicle backed by the founders, longstanding client Inflexion and all other shareholders, on the sale of Medivet Group Holdings Limited (&quot;Medivet&quot;) to CVC Capital Partners VIII.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:45:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-founders-inflexion-and-other-shareholders-on-the-sale-of-medivet-to-cvc-capital-partners-viii/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-founders-inflexion-and-other-shareholders-on-the-sale-of-medivet-to-cvc-capital-partners-viii/</guid>
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                <title>ESG: from policies to practice, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) ESG Conference 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this session from the PLSA&#x27;s inaugural ESG Conference (July 2021), Pensions Partner Andy Lewis, Partner and Head of Financial Services and Markets Tim Lewis and Senior Consultant Simon Witney discuss key questions that can arise for pension schemes looking develop their ESG policies and beliefs and translate these into practical action.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:32:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-from-policies-to-practice-pensions-and-lifetime-savings-association-plsa-esg-conference-2021/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-from-policies-to-practice-pensions-and-lifetime-savings-association-plsa-esg-conference-2021/</guid>
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                <title>The FCA&#x27;s third consultation paper on the implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 6 August 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published CP21/26: A new UK prudential regime for MiFID investment firms.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:58:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-third-consultation-paper-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-third-consultation-paper-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</guid>
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                <title>Delegated acts integrating sustainability into EU AIFMD, EU UCITS and EU MiFID now published</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 2 August 2021 various amending measures were published in the EU Official Journal which will require EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers, EU UCITS management companies and EU MiFID investment firms (including portfolio managers and adviser/arrangers) to integrate sustainability risks and factors into their policies and procedures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Aug 2021 13:58:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/delegated-acts-integrating-sustainability-into-eu-aifmd-eu-ucits-and-eu-mifid-now-published/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/delegated-acts-integrating-sustainability-into-eu-aifmd-eu-ucits-and-eu-mifid-now-published/</guid>
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                <title>UK Financial Services Regulators&#x27; Focus on Diversity and Inclusion</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA, the PRA and the Bank of England have issued a joint Discussion Paper on diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:58:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-financial-services-regulators-focus-on-diversity-and-inclusion/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-financial-services-regulators-focus-on-diversity-and-inclusion/</guid>
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                <title>Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR): Commission Guidance</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has published its long-awaited guidance regarding some of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation&#x27;s (SFDR) known unknowns.  The Guidance provides some additional clarity on the application of the SFDR, but unfortunately does not clearly answer all the outstanding questions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Jul 2021 13:57:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation-sfdr-commission-guidance/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation-sfdr-commission-guidance/</guid>
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                <title>The FCA&#x27;s second policy statement on the implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 26 July 2021 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published PS21/9: Implementation of Investment Firms Prudential Regime.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 27 Jul 2021 13:57:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-second-policy-statement-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-second-policy-statement-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</guid>
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                <title>Proposed Senior Managers &amp; Certification Regime for Financial Market Infrastructures</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[HM Treasury has issued a consultation paper proposing the creation of a Senior Managers &amp; Certification Regime (SMCR) for financial market infrastructures (FMIs).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:57:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/proposed-senior-managers-certification-regime-for-financial-market-infrastructures/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/proposed-senior-managers-certification-regime-for-financial-market-infrastructures/</guid>
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                <title>Asset Manager Checklist: Global Mobility</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, asset managers have found that many members of their workforce (of varying degrees of seniority) have been working for an extended period from abroad, rather than in the UK office. Post-Covid, some of these individuals have expressed a wish to spend all of their time, or a proportion of their time, working from abroad. Asset managers are, therefore, actively considering their policies as to what will be permitted in terms of home working and working from...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Jul 2021 13:57:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/asset-manager-checklist-global-mobility/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/asset-manager-checklist-global-mobility/</guid>
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                <title>EU sustainable finance regulatory technical standards delayed until 1 July 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The regulatory technical standards supplementing the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (EU SFDR)&#x2014;which had been expected to apply from 1 January 2022&#x2014;will be delayed by six months until 1 July 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:57:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sustainable-finance-regulatory-technical-standards-delayed-until-1-july-2022/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sustainable-finance-regulatory-technical-standards-delayed-until-1-july-2022/</guid>
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                <title>The EU&#x27;s new sustainable finance strategy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 6 July 2021, the European Commission adopted a package of measures intended to help improve the flow of money towards financing the transition to a sustainable economy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 07 Jul 2021 13:57:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eus-new-sustainable-finance-strategy/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-eus-new-sustainable-finance-strategy/</guid>
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                <title>Private Equity International: How GPs are moving the needle on DE&amp;I</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has sponsored the inaugural Private Equity International Women in Private Funds report.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 05 Jul 2021 13:47:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/private-equity-international-how-gps-are-moving-the-needle-on-dei/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/private-equity-international-how-gps-are-moving-the-needle-on-dei/</guid>
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                <title>The FCA&#x27;s first policy statement on the implementation of the Investment Firms Prudential Regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published PS21/6: Implementation of Investment Firms Prudential Regime. This is the FCA&#x27;s response to the first of its three consultations on the new prudential regime, which was published in December 2020 (CP20/24)(see our briefing here).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Jun 2021 13:57:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-first-policy-statement-on-the-implementation-of-the-investment-firms-prudential-regime/</link>
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                <title>UK FCA proposes public, investor-facing, climate-related disclosures by asset managers from 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 22 June 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published Consultation Paper (CP 21/17) concerning its proposals for climate-related disclosures by asset managers, insurers and FCA-regulated pension providers towards investors, with the first disclosures to be made by 30 June 2023.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:52:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-fca-proposes-public-investor-facing-climate-related-disclosures-by-asset-managers-from-2023/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-fca-proposes-public-investor-facing-climate-related-disclosures-by-asset-managers-from-2023/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith appoints four Senior Counsel in 2021 promotions round</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced the promotion of four lawyers to Senior Counsel as part of its 2021 promotions round.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:45:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-appoints-four-senior-counsel-in-2021-promotions-round/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-appoints-four-senior-counsel-in-2021-promotions-round/</guid>
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                <title>Webinar: GP-led secondaries transactions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In April 2021, we hosted a webinar on GP-led transactions and explained the legal, regulatory and tax issues relating to these types of transactions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 14 May 2021 13:46:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-gp-led-secondaries-transactions/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/webinar-gp-led-secondaries-transactions/</guid>
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                <title>Investment Firm Prudential Regime: FCA Second Consultation Paper webinar</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The paper includes a significant amount of detail in the draft rules attached to the document, which we will review and discuss the impact of during this webinar.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 May 2021 12:16:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/investment-firm-prudential-regime-fca-second-consultation-paper-webinar/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/events-container/investment-firm-prudential-regime-fca-second-consultation-paper-webinar/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s FMIP Practice - Over 35 years at the cutting edge of market developments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Fintech, Market Infrastructure &amp; Payments Practice (FMIP) is the &#x2018;go-to&#x2019; practice for financial market infrastructures and payment institutions seeking legal advice on wholesale and retail payment, settlement issues and fintech offerings. Over the years the practice has become renowned for the innovative and paradigm-shifting nature of its work.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 May 2021 13:57:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-fmip-practice-over-35-years-at-the-cutting-edge-of-market-developments/</link>
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                <title>HMT review of the UK funds regime: Travers Smith response</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We welcome HM Treasury&#x27;s consultation on how to improve the UK&#x27;s funds regime, to support existing managers and attract new ones.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:49:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hmt-review-of-the-uk-funds-regime-travers-smith-response/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hmt-review-of-the-uk-funds-regime-travers-smith-response/</guid>
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                <title>EU Sustainable Finance Package &#x2013; asset managers and large portfolio companies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has issued a Sustainable Finance Package comprising the EU Taxonomy Climate Delegated Act and the legislation integrating sustainability risks into the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive Delegated Regulation, the MiFID II Delegated Regulation and Delegated Directive and the UCITS Delegated Directive.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:57:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-sustainable-finance-package-asset-managers-and-large-portfolio-companies/</link>
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                <title>Investment Firm Prudential Regime: FCA Second Consultation Paper</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA&#x27;s second consultation paper on the new UK prudential regime for investment firms has been published.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:57:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-firm-prudential-regime-fca-second-consultation-paper/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-firm-prudential-regime-fca-second-consultation-paper/</guid>
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                <title>The unfinished business of Brexit: what still needs doing and how long will it take?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In 2019, UK voters were promised that there was a plan to &quot;get Brexit done&quot;, so that we could all move on &#x2013; and businesses could invest against a background of greater certainty. Whilst considerable progress has been made towards those goals, there remains a significant amount of unfinished business and uncertainty in key areas.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:52:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-unfinished-business-of-brexit-what-still-needs-doing-and-how-long-will-it-take/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on post-Brexit transition of the UK&#x27;s euro securities markets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On Monday 29 March, Travers Smith&#x27;s long-standing client, Euroclear UK &amp; Ireland Limited (EUI) &#x2013; the UK&#x27;s central securities depository and operator of the CREST securities settlement system - successfully launched a new post-Brexit market solution for euro settlement.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Apr 2021 11:25:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-post-brexit-transition-of-the-uks-euro-securities-markets/</link>
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                <title>3 minute video guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Knowledge Counsel Jonathan Rush provides a 3 minute guide to the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:57:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/3-minute-video-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</link>
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                <title>Taxonomy Regulation: Additional sustainability disclosures for firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Supervisory Authorities have issued a consultation paper on the content and presentation of certain Taxonomy-related disclosures under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). &#xD;&#xA;The consultation closes on 12 May 2021 with a final report with draft RTS expected by late June or early July 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Mar 2021 13:57:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/taxonomy-regulation-additional-sustainability-disclosures-for-firms/</link>
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                <title>Thomson Reuters: Surfeit of climate standards? EU ESG reporting rules uncertainty; UK follows TCFD</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This article was first published in Thomson Reuters - Regulatory Intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:57:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/thomson-reuters-surfeit-of-climate-standards-eu-esg-reporting-rules-uncertainty-uk-follows-tcfd/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises TA Associates on investment into Fairstone Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client TA Associates on the completion of its investment in Fairstone Group, which incorporates one of the UK&#x27;s largest chartered financial planning firms, having had all regulatory approvals granted last week. TA Associates invested alongside existing investor Synova Capital, which first invested in Fairstone Group in 2016.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:45:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-ta-associates-on-investment-into-fairstone-group/</link>
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                <title>Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: draft Regulatory Technical Standards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) to supplement the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) have been issued by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and are available here .]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:57:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainable-finance-disclosure-regulation-draft-regulatory-technical-standards/</link>
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                <title>Bank regulatory capital: legal opinions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Requirement on banks to obtain a legal opinion when issuing shares or applying for authorisation, and other PRA rule changes]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:56:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bank-regulatory-capital-legal-opinions/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Finance Strategy: digital operational resilience - implications for ICT service providers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU has issued a proposed regulation on digital operational resilience which is likely to have broad implications, not only for EU financial entities, but also those which provide ICT services to such entities, including UK ICT service providers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:56:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-finance-strategy-digital-operational-resilience-implications-for-ict-service-providers/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises ICG on its investment in Broadstone</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) on its partnership with Broadstone, one of the UK&#x2019;s leading independent providers of specialist pensions, trustee and employee benefits solutions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Jan 2021 08:45:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-icg-on-its-investment-in-broadstone/</link>
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                <title>Financial Services Regulation 2021 - New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines upcoming changes to financial services regulation in 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Jan 2021 13:56:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2021-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Investment Firm Prudential Regime: FCA Consultation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Following its Discussion Paper earlier in the year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published this week the first of three Consultation Papers on the Investment Firm Prudential Regime (IFPR).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:56:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-firm-prudential-regime-fca-consultation/</link>
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                <title>Retailisation of alternative investment strategies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The announcement earlier this year that ordinary savers in the United States would be able to invest in private equity&#xD;&#xA;funds through their employer-sponsored retirement accounts represents a significant victory for the alternative&#xD;&#xA;investment management industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:56:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/retailisation-of-alternative-investment-strategies/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Finance Strategy: Overview</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU has issued four proposed new pieces of legislation comprising a wide range of digital finance rules, including on digital operational resilience, markets in crypto-assets and DLT market infrastructures.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:56:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-finance-strategy-overview/</link>
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                <title>EU Digital Finance Strategy: digital operational resilience - implications for market infrastructure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU has issued a proposed regulation on digital operational resilience which may have practical implications for certain financial market infrastructure providers, including central securities depositories, central counterparties and trading venues.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Nov 2020 13:56:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eu-digital-finance-strategy-digital-operational-resilience-implications-for-market-infrastructure/</link>
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                <title>Post-Brexit plans for UK financial services and fintech: overly ambitious or a phoenix from the ashes?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It has been just over a week since Chancellor Rishi Sunak made a statement to Parliament setting out the Government&#x27;s approach to financial services following the UK&#x27;s imminent departure from the EU on 31 December; a statement that has since sparked much debate, intrigue and (cautious) excitement in the fintech, market infrastructure and payments space.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:56:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/post-brexit-plans-for-uk-financial-services-and-fintech-overly-ambitious-or-a-phoenix-from-the-ashes/</link>
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                <title>Brexit Readiness Portal - updated January 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the Brexit transition period due to expire on 31 December 2020, there is not much time left to prepare.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:56:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-readiness-portal/</link>
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                <title>ESG - TCFD and SFDR disclosures: a fork in the road?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK government and regulators have jointly announced their approach to implementing the recommendations of the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures within the next five years. Notable by its absence is any explicit mention of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation which comes into force in March 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:56:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-tcfd-and-sfdr-disclosures-a-fork-in-the-road/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Brooks Macdonald on a strategic, long-term partnership with SS&amp;C</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Brooks Macdonald, a leading investment manager with &#xA3;13.7 billion in funds under management, on its long-term strategic partnership with SS&amp;C Technologies, a global provider of software and technology services to the financial services industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:56:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-brooks-macdonald-on-a-strategic-long-term-partnership-with-ssc/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Elysian Capital LLP on the fundraising of its third vintage fund, Elysian Capital III LP</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Elysian Capital LLP on the fundraising of its third vintage fund Elysian Capital III LP.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:56:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-elysian-capital-llp-on-the-fundraising-of-its-third-vintage-fund-elysian-capital-iii-lp/</link>
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                <title>EC &#x27;Quick Fixes&#x27; &#x2013; MiFID II and securitisations</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has adopted a number of limited measures designed to reduce some of the burdens which firms face under MiFID II and in relation to securitisations.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:56:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ec-quick-fixes-mifid-ii-and-securitisations/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Pay.UK on Request to Pay &#x2013; the new payments messaging service</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s client, Pay.UK (which operates the UK&#x27;s retail payment systems such as Bacs and Faster Payments) launched the Request to Pay (RtP) Legal Framework.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Jun 2020 11:25:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-payuk-on-request-to-pay-the-new-payments-messaging-service/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises EQT on the sale of its Credit business segment to Bridgepoint</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised its long-standing client EQT AB (EQT), a differentiated global investment organisation, on the sale of its Credit business segment to Bridgepoint, a major international private equity group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:45:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-eqt-on-the-sale-of-its-credit-business-segment-to-bridgepoint/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: regulatory measures for financial services firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As COVID-19 continues to impact daily life, the Financial Conduct Authority and the European Securities and Markets Authority are working to try and mitigate its impact on the financial markets, financial services firms and their customers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:55:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/regulatory-measures-for-financial-services-firms/</link>
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                <title>Preferred equity as a portfolio-wide liquidity option</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Potential liquidity concerns are dominating private equity managers&#x2019; contingency planning for their portfolio investments.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:58:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/preferred-equity-as-a-portfolio-wide-liquidity-option/</link>
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                <title>What&#x2019;s in your liquidity toolkit for 2020 and beyond?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[GPs/managers continue to seek to differentiate themselves in terms of yield and broader &#x2018;value add&#x2019; for investors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:41:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/what-s-in-your-liquidity-toolkit-for-2020-and-beyond/</link>
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                <title>Investment Insights for Pension Funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This inaugural edition of Investment Insights for Pension Funds is devoted to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Experts from across the firm share their insights on how companies are being affected, the actions they are taking, and the implications for investors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:55:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-insights-for-pension-funds/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: FCA&#x27;s expectations under SMCR</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its expectations of solo-regulated firms under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:55:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-fcas-expectations-under-smcr/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: Liquidity, liquidity, liquidity</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Over the last 4 weeks, in the face of COVID-19 the worldwide economy has experienced the sorts of pressures not seen since the Great Depression.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:41:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-liquidity-liquidity-liquidity/</link>
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                <title>Regulators set out expectations for financial services firms on COVID-19</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA and the ESMA have set out their expectations for UK and EU regulated financial services firms and issuers in respect of the COVID-19 outbreak.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:55:19 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/regulators-set-out-expectations-for-financial-services-firms-on-covid-19/</link>
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                <title>Proposed Economic Crime Levy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Mar 2020 13:55:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/proposed-economic-crime-levy/</link>
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                <title>Jupiter Fund Management PLC agrees to acquire Merian Global Investors Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised TA Associates on the proposed sale of Merian Global Investors Limited (Merian) to Jupiter Fund Management PLC (Jupiter).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:45:26 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/jupiter-fund-management-plc-agrees-to-acquire-merian-global-investors-limited/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: Financial Services and Markets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Due to the highly regulated nature of the financial services industry, Brexit is likely to pose particular challenges for financial services firms.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:52:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-financial-services-and-markets/</link>
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                <title>Financial services regulation 2020 - New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[After a tumultuous 2019, it&#x27;s a new year, a new decade and a new UK Government pledged to &quot;get Brexit done&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Jan 2020 09:09:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2020-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>FCA sets out its Asset Management and Alternatives Supervision Strategies</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has outlined key risks of harm in the asset management and alternative investments sector and the steps that firms should take to address these risks.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 23 Jan 2020 13:55:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-sets-out-its-asset-management-and-alternatives-supervision-strategies/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith appoints two lawyers to Senior Counsel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced the promotion of two lawyers to Senior Counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:33:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-appoints-two-lawyers-to-senior-counsel/</link>
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                <title>New rules on money laundering</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Fifth Money Laundering Directive comes into force on 10 January 2020. Firms will need to be ready.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:54:59 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-rules-on-money-laundering/</link>
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                <title>Payment Practices: are you paying your suppliers on time?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Many organisations are failing to publish information on their payment practices, which could lead to being barred from government contracts.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Nov 2019 13:54:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/payment-practices-are-you-paying-your-suppliers-on-time/</link>
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                <title>Asset management tax: what to know for the new autumn term</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With Brexit dominating the summer news agenda, this briefing is a summary of tax developments that have arisen over the last couple of months.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:53:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/asset-management-tax-what-to-know-for-the-new-autumn-term/</link>
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                <title>Bridgepoint sells Estera to Inflexion-backed Ocorian</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Bridgepoint on the sale of Estera to Inflexion-backed Ocorian for an undisclosed sum.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Jul 2019 08:45:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bridgepoint-sells-estera-to-inflexion-backed-ocorian/</link>
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                <title>The FCA&#x27;s 5 Conduct Questions: senior managers of all firms required to consider their culture</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA recently published a feedback report on its 5 Conduct Questions programme.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:53:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-fcas-5-conduct-questions-senior-managers-of-all-firms-required-to-consider-their-culture/</link>
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                <title>2019: A year of change in the repo and securities lending markets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2019 is likely to be a significant year for the &#x20AC;15trn repo and securities lending markets.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:51:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/2019-a-year-of-change-in-the-repo-and-securities-lending-markets/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises WorldRemit on Series D funding</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised leading mobile payments company WorldRemit on its agreement to raise $175 million in a Series D funding round.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:51:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-worldremit-on-series-d-funding/</link>
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                <title>Appointed Representatives: FCA concerned about oversight and risks</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The FCA has raised concerns about appointed representative (AR) arrangements entered into by firms in the investment management sector.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 May 2019 13:53:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/appointed-representatives-fca-concerned-about-oversight-and-risks/</link>
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                <title>The EU cross-border distribution of funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In April 2019, the European Parliament adopted a new package of measures which will amend the existing regimes governing the cross-border distribution of funds.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 May 2019 13:53:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Travers Smith wins &#x27;Private Funds - Regulatory Firm of the Year&#x27; Award for fourth year in a row</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith is very pleased to have won &#x27;Private Funds - Regulatory Firm of the Year&#x27; for the fourth year running at the Who&#x27;s Who Legal Awards 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 May 2019 13:51:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-private-funds-regulatory-firm-of-the-year-award-for-fourth-year-in-a-row/</link>
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                <title>MLD 5: HMT consultation on UK transposition</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 15 April 2019, H.M. Treasury published a consultation paper seeking views on the transposition of the Fifth Money Laundering Directive (MLD 5) in the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 May 2019 13:53:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mld-5-hmt-consultation-on-uk-transposition/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes four lawyers to its partnership</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of four lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 May 2019 13:51:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-promotes-four-lawyers-to-its-partnership/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on TruFin plc&#x27;s &#xA3;44.5 million sale of its interest in Zopa</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised TruFin plc on the &#xA3;44.5 million sale of its interest in Zopa Group Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 May 2019 21:42:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-trufin-plcs-445-million-sale-of-its-interest-in-zopa/</link>
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                <title>New EU prudential regime for investment firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The new Regulation on prudential requirements for MiFID investment firms (IFR) and the accompanying Directive (IFD) were passed by the European Parliament.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 02 May 2019 13:53:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-eu-prudential-regime-for-investment-firms/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on ground-breaking project to open up the UK market for payment services</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised on ground-breaking project to open up the UK market for payment services.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:51:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-ground-breaking-project-to-open-up-the-uk-market-for-payment-services/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on ground-breaking project to open up the UK market for payment services (lg)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised on ground-breaking project to open up the UK market for payment services.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Mar 2019 13:55:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-ground-breaking-project-to-open-up-the-uk-market-for-payment-services-lg/</link>
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                <title>New proposed FCA rules on shareholder engagement</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The EU Revised Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) is currently required to be implemented by 10 June 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Feb 2019 13:51:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-proposed-fca-rules-on-shareholder-engagement/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-proposed-fca-rules-on-shareholder-engagement/</guid>
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                <title>Financial services regulation 2019: New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines upcoming changes to financial services regulation in 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:54:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2019-new-year-briefing/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2019-new-year-briefing/</guid>
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                <title>Brexit: Data Protection, IT &amp; E-Commerce</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit has potential implications for data protection law, particularly with regards to the UK&#x27;s status as a safe destination for the transfer of personal data.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Jan 2019 13:51:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-data-protection-it-e-commerce/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-data-protection-it-e-commerce/</guid>
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                <title>Caledonia investments agrees to take minority stake in Stonehage Fleming</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Caledonia Investments plc on its agreement to acquire a minority stake in Stonehage Fleming Family &amp; Partners Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 Dec 2018 13:51:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/caledonia-investments-agrees-to-take-minority-stake-in-stonehage-fleming/</link>
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                <title>Taxing non-residents on UK property gains: the rules for funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is much for funds to be positive about in the latest draft of the rules taxing non-residents on gains from UK land.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 21 Dec 2018 13:52:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/taxing-non-residents-on-uk-property-gains-the-rules-for-funds/</link>
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                <title>Livingbridge VC LLP sells Baronsmead and Equity Funds investment management business to Gresham House plc</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Livingbridge on the sale of its Baronsmead VCTs and Equity Funds investment management business to Gresham House plc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:52:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/livingbridge-vc-llp-sells-baronsmead-and-equity-funds-investment-management-business-to-gresham-house-plc/</link>
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                <title>HM Treasury and FCA Brexit proposals for investment funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[HM Treasury and the FCA have published draft regulations and rules which contain their respective Brexit proposals for investment funds.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Oct 2018 13:51:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/hm-treasury-and-fca-brexit-proposals-for-investment-funds/</link>
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                <title>Compliance Officer Bulletin &#x2013; Issue 159: FCA and PRA enforcement: a year in review</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This article considers a selection of the more significant or interesting FCA and PRA enforcement actions published between 1 June 2017 and 30 June 2018.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:52:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/compliance-officer-bulletin-issue-159-fca-and-pra-enforcement-a-year-in-review/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith client Euroclear UK &amp; Ireland successfully launches ground-breaking new payment system</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has assisted Euroclear UK and Ireland on the launch of a new service for US dollar securities transactions under a central bank payment model.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:52:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-client-euroclear-uk-ireland-successfully-launches-ground-breaking-new-payment-system/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on sale of Ipes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Silverfleet Capital and other selling shareholders on the sale of Ipes to trade buyer Apex Fund Services.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Jun 2018 08:45:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-sale-of-ipes/</link>
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                <title>AIF &amp; UCITS depositaries: heightened duties when delegating</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Two new regulations have been published amending existing Level 2 requirements on depositaries of AIFs and UCITS with effect from 1 April 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 05 May 2018 13:51:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aif-ucits-depositaries-heightened-duties-when-delegating/</link>
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                <title>Brexit and financial services: one year to go, but where are we going?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It has been exactly twelve months since the UK submitted its notification of withdrawal from the EU under Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 29 Mar 2018 13:51:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-and-financial-services-one-year-to-go-but-where-are-we-going/</link>
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                <title>EU legislative proposals affecting the cross-border distribution of investment funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 12 March 2018, the European &#xD;&#xA;Commission published two new legislative &#xD;&#xA;proposals which will amend the existing &#xD;&#xA;legal regimes for the cross-border &#xD;&#xA;distribution of investment funds in the EU.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:00:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Financial services regulation 2018: New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Although the subject of much derision at the time (and indeed &#xD;&#xA;since), Donald Rumsfield&#x27;s baffling words have assumed a degree &#xD;&#xA;of resonance in these uncertain times. For firms, 2018 will bring &#xD;&#xA;plenty of known knowns: for instance, the PRIIPs Regulation, the &#xD;&#xA;Benchmarks Regulation and MiFID II all came into force while &#xD;&#xA;New Year hangovers were still being nursed &#x2013; the headache will &#xD;&#xA;linger for some considerable time. For some institutions, they &#xD;&#xA;will be closely followed by PSD 2.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 10 Jan 2018 09:06:19 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2018-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>European Commission proposals for new prudential regime for EU investment firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 20 December 2017, before MiFID II has even &#xD;&#xA;entered into force, the European Commission &#xD;&#xA;published a staff working document and &#xD;&#xA;legislative proposal addressed to the European &#xD;&#xA;Parliament and the Council for a new Directive&#xD;&#xA;and new Regulation on prudential requirements &#xD;&#xA;for MiFID investment firms.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Dec 2017 14:53:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/european-commission-proposals-for-new-prudential-regime-for-eu-investment-firms/</link>
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                <title>NewCo acquires Single Strategy asset management business of Old Mutual Wealth</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised TA Associates on the acquisition of the Single Strategy asset management business by a NewCo funded TA Associates from Old Mutual Wealth.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Dec 2017 13:53:58 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/newco-acquires-single-strategy-asset-management-business-of-old-mutual-wealth/</link>
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                <title>SMCR: extension to all FCA firms - consultations on transitioning and the Duty of Responsibility</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 13 Dec 2017 13:52:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/smcr-extension-to-all-fca-firms-consultations-on-transitioning-and-the-duty-of-responsibility/</link>
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                <title>Revolutionising the payments services market</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Today has seen the successful launch of a new payment system for processing cheques and similar payment instruments in the UK &#x2013; the Image Clearing System.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:53:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/revolutionising-the-payments-services-market/</link>
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                <title>EBA proposals for higher capital requirements, and changes to pay regulation and other prudential rules, for MiFID firms</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 06 Oct 2017 13:52:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/eba-proposals-for-higher-capital-requirements-and-changes-to-pay-regulation-and-other-prudential-rules-for-mifid-firms/</link>
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                <title>Fund Manager Tax Checklist</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The tax landscape for funds has never felt &#xD;&#xA;more complex and there is still more change &#xD;&#xA;to come.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:36:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fund-manager-tax-checklist/</link>
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                <title>Reforms to Corporation Tax Loss Relief - Impact on UK General Partners</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:52:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/reforms-to-corporation-tax-loss-relief-impact-on-uk-general-partners/</link>
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                <title>British Steel Pension Scheme separation from Tata Steel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme on the separation of the scheme from Tata Steel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:42:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/british-steel-pension-scheme-separation-from-tata-steel/</link>
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                <title>Senior Managers &amp; Certification Regime: extension to all FCA firms &#x2013; CP17/25</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 Aug 2017 13:52:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/senior-managers-certification-regime-extension-to-all-fca-firms-cp1725/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Goodbody Stockbrokers on its FCA sponsor approval</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Goodbody Stockbrokers UC on its successful application as an FCA-approved sponsor.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 25 Jul 2017 13:54:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Asset Management Tax: Summer reading</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We thought that an update on asset management tax was due, not least because there are a number of key compliance deadlines coming up (dull, but they cannot be ignored).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:52:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/asset-management-tax-summer-reading/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on &#xA3;79.5 million acquisition by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management of Hargreave Hale Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith have advised Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management on its acquisition of Hargreave Hale Limited for aggregate consideration of up to &#xA3;79.5 million.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:42:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-795-million-acquisition-by-canaccord-genuity-wealth-management-of-hargreave-hale-limited/</link>
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                <title>EMIR 1.5</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Just as the dust had settled on implementation of the EMIR1 margin requirements&#xD;&#xA;, the European Commission recently published a proposal for a new regulation with the aim&#xD;&#xA;of simplifying some of the rules laid down in EMIR and making them more&#xD;&#xA;proportionate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 04 Jul 2017 15:39:48 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Countdown to MiFID II: final rules for trading venues, participants and investment firms</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 31 March 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its first policy statement (PS 17/5) on the implementation of the recast Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Apr 2017 14:22:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/countdown-to-mifid-ii-final-rules-for-trading-venues-participants-and-investment-firms/</link>
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                <title>MLD 4: publication of UK draft implementing regulations</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:52:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/mld-4-publication-of-uk-draft-implementing-regulations/</link>
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                <title>Financial services regulation 2017: New Year briefing</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A lot can happen in twelve months. In our New Year &#xD;&#xA;briefing this time last year we simply acknowledged that &#xD;&#xA;Brexit was a possibility that could not be discounted, and &#xD;&#xA;made no comment as to who might next occupy the &#xD;&#xA;White House.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 11 Jan 2017 09:08:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/financial-services-regulation-2017-new-year-briefing/</link>
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                <title>Senior Managers and Certification Regime: extension to all FCA-authorised firms</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:52:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/senior-managers-and-certification-regime-extension-to-all-fca-authorised-firms/</link>
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                <title>FCA Asset Management Market Study &#x2013; Interim Report</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[A year after announcing the launch of its Asset Management Market Study, the &#xD;&#xA;FCA has now published its interim report (MS 15/2.2).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:09:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-asset-management-market-study-interim-report/</link>
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                <title>Bridgepoint to sell Oasis Dental Care for &#xA3;835m</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Bridgepoint and management on the sale of Oasis Dental Care in a transaction valuing the business at &#xA3;835m.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:45:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/bridgepoint-to-sell-oasis-dental-care-for-835m/</link>
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                <title>Regulatory capital changes from 1 November 2016: ECAI credit mappings for banks and IFPRU investment firms</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:52:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/regulatory-capital-changes-from-1-november-2016-ecai-credit-mappings-for-banks-and-ifpru-investment-firms/</link>
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                <title>Investment Funds &#x2013; End of Summer Round-Up</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:52:48 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-funds-end-of-summer-round-up/</link>
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                <title>Preparing for PRIIPS and the KID: finding answers to the questions</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Aug 2016 13:52:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/preparing-for-priips-and-the-kid-finding-answers-to-the-questions/</link>
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                <title>REP-CRIM: The verdict is in</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 Aug 2016 13:52:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/rep-crim-the-verdict-is-in/</link>
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                <title>European Commission report on CRD remuneration rules: proportionality revisited?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 28 July 2016, the European Commission published a report on the &#xD;&#xA;implementation of the remuneration rules under the CRD III and CRD IV regimes, &#xD;&#xA;as mandated by the CRD IV Directive.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 29 Jul 2016 14:57:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/european-commission-report-on-crd-remuneration-rules-proportionality-revisited/</link>
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                <title>AIFMD &quot;third country&quot; passport: good things come to those who wait</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The European Securities and Markets Authority has today published its advice to the EU institutions on the extension of the &quot;third country&quot; provisions of the AIFM Directive to a significant number of third countries.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 20 Jul 2016 13:52:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/aifmd-third-country-passport-good-things-come-to-those-who-wait/</link>
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                <title>CREST Revealed: From Paper to Automation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This report with concentrate on the time period between 1993 and 1996 when CREST was designed, built and launched and its ongoing impact.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:54:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/crest-revealed-from-paper-to-automation/</link>
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                <title>Brexit: What is the short term legal impact on UK financial services?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK electorate has voted in support of the UK leaving the European Union. We now expect the UK&#xD;&#xA;Government to initiate the process for the UK&#x27;s departure.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:52:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-what-is-the-short-term-legal-impact-on-uk-financial-services/</link>
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                <title>Major pharmaceutical companies back new $100 million Dementia Discovery Fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised SV Life Sciences in relation to the launch of The Dementia Discovery Fund, an innovative new global investment fund.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Oct 2015 13:54:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/major-pharmaceutical-companies-back-new-100-million-dementia-discovery-fund/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith acts for the Scottish &amp; Newcastle Pension Plan on &#xA3;2.4b longevity hedge with Friends Life Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised the Scottish &amp; Newcastle Pension Plan on a longevity transaction with Friends Life Limited.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:54:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-acts-for-the-scottish-newcastle-pension-plan-on-24b-longevity-hedge-with-friends-life-limited/</link>
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                <title>Compliance Officer Bulletin - Issue 125: FCA enforcement action: themes and trends</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[FCA penalties imposed in 2014 reached an eye-watering &#xA3;1.471 billion, bolstered by fines imposed on banks due to the manipulation of foreign-exchange rates.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Apr 2015 13:54:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/compliance-officer-bulletin-issue-125-fca-enforcement-action-themes-and-trends/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises NewSmith LLP on sale of asset management business to Man Group PLC</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised NewSmith LLP on the sale of its asset management business to Man Group PLC for an undisclosed sum.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:42:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Compliance Officer Bulletin - Issue 116: FSA and FCA enforcement action - themes and trends</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Plus &#xE7;a change, plus c&#x2019;est la m&#xEA;me chose. Or, as The Who put it, &#x201C;meet the new boss, same as the old boss&#x201D;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Jul 2014 13:19:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>Compliance Officer Bulletin - Issue 96: FSA enforcement action - themes and trends</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It is likely that by this time next year, subject to any delays in the parliamentary process, the FSA will have ceased to exist and the government&#x2019;s so-called &#x201C;twin peaks&#x201D; model of regulation will be established with two frontline regulators in place, the Prudential Regulation Authority (&#x201C;PRA&#x201D;) and the Financial Conduct Authority (&#x201C;FCA&#x201D;)]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 01 May 2012 13:23:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/compliance-officer-bulletin-issue-96-fsa-enforcement-action-themes-and-trends/</link>
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                <title>Compliance Officer Bulletin - Issue 76: FSA enforcement action - themes and trends</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It seems hard to believe that, not so long ago, senior Financial Services Authority (&#x201C;FSA&#x201D;) personnel were publicly declaring in print and in speeches that &#x201C;we are not an enforcement-led regulator&#x201D;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Sat, 01 May 2010 13:21:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/compliance-officer-bulletin-issue-76-fsa-enforcement-action-themes-and-trends/</link>
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                <title>Beyond Brexit: Financial services</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[How is the UK&#x27;s financial services sector changing in response to the post-Brexit environment? We provide a brief overview of the current position, together with links to more detailed materials.]]></description>
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