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This Checklist sets out core topics for firms entering consumer credit, addressing essential management and compliance matters within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) framework. It organises themes such as authorisation, threshold conditions, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR), systems and controls, business planning, FCA Principles, the Consumer Duty and continuing regulatory duties, including adherence to the Consumer Credit sourcebook (CONC) and the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA 1974). For fuller guidance, including how the application process works, see Practice Note: FCA authorisation of consumer credit firms. Scope and regulatory status Do the firm’s activities amount to regulated consumer credit activities under section 19 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA 2000), and the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order 2001, SI 2001/544 (RAO)? See Practice Notes: The general prohibition and implications of its breach and Regulated activities relating to consumer credit Does the firm offer (or plan to offer) buy now pay later (BNPL)/deferred payment credit (DPC) style products?...

Trustees Verify who the present charity trustees are. Examine historic appointment and retirement deeds to validate earlier changes to the board. Consider whether any current trustees have obvious conflicts of interest. Trust instrument Review the trust instrument and identify the powers it grants. Record any express limits on exercising those powers. Note whether any of the charity’s land is functional, designated, or held in specie. Land and leases Identify the charity’s property holdings and carry out the following checks: Confirm that title to all land is current, checking whether required deeds or transfers were executed after trustee changes, or reliance is placed on statutory vesting; verify proper execution of all documents. Confirm that appropriate restrictions have been entered on the title register. Confirm, so far as possible, that the land was duly authorised on acquisition, and review every lease where the charity is landlord or tenant; note any onerous obligations, and check whether required notices were served after...

What is the background to TPR’s guidance? As funding positions strengthen and market innovations come through, trustees and employers are encountering a wider suite of financial, governance and insurance tools to meet their schemes’ long-term aims. Insurer buy-out was once viewed as the definitive DB endgame, yet TPR has now confirmed it is not the only route. The guidance is intended to help trustees steer through emerging options, judge their suitability, and make informed choices that improve financial outcomes, strengthen governance and bolster member security. It also emphasises the relevance of scheme-specific circumstances and the importance of obtaining professional advice. What are the key points, aspects, and themes of the guidance? The guidance is framed around several core themes. Endgame planning is no longer a single-track journey, and trustees are encouraged to explore a spectrum of outcomes: aiming for self-sufficiency, continuing to run on the scheme, transferring to consolidators such as superfunds, or insuring benefits via buy-ins and buy-outs. Each route carries distinct characteristics, risks and benefits,...

The Commission issued a study exploring trends, hurdles and prospects in algorithmic management, released a year and a half after it was finalised in December 2023. Observers link this notable lag to internal manoeuvring after a change at the top and view it as part of a broader attempt to buy time. Political considerations The former European commissioner for employment, Nicolas Schmit, openly backed workplace AI legislation, winning wide backing from centre-left EU lawmakers. By contrast, the incoming social affairs commissioner, Roxana Mînzatu, has adopted a cautious stance and has not pledged a binding measure. The present legislative term tilts further to the right than the last, with deregulation prominent on the policymaking agenda. Even so, despite the Commission’s current drive to pare back rules, tabling a bill on an issue prized by progressive lawmakers could prove useful later in the mandate. As a result, the Commission seems to be playing for time and has contracted out fresh research on the effects of algorithmic management and AI at...

EU financial services developments ESMA publishes supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading under MiFID II ESMA has released a supervisory briefing aimed at ensuring uniform oversight of algorithmic trading throughout the EU under the Recast Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2014/65/EU) (MiFID II). It equips National Competent Authorities (NCAs) with actionable tools and clearer expectations for monitoring firms that deploy algorithmic trading, concentrating on areas of divergent practice such as pre-trade controls, governance structures, testing regimes and the outsourcing of algorithmic trading systems. The paper also considers new technological trends and sets out points to consider for the application of AI. Although not legally binding, the briefing supplements existing obligations and helps NCAs pursue a harmonised supervisory approach overall. Source: ESMA issues a supervisory briefing on algorithmic trading ESMA proposes amendments to buy-back programme rules following Listing Act changes ESMA has issued a report suggesting updates to Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 concerning buy-back programmes and stabilisation measures (RTS), reflecting the amendments to the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)...

What does this Practice Note cover? This Practice Note sets out an overview of liability management techniques for bonds—covering bond buybacks, tender offers, exchange offers and consent solicitation—placing particular emphasis on the process, the documentation to be prepared, and the principal legal and regulatory considerations that arise in delivering such transactions. The Note is directed mainly at investment‑grade bonds issued in the UK and European markets. For further information on liability management exercises, including liability management transactions involving loans/credit agreements, see Practice Note: FAQs on Liability Management Exercises. What is liability management in relation to bonds? Liability management describes a range of techniques used by issuers to actively manage or restructure their outstanding bond liabilities. Typical liability management transactions comprise: bond buyback tender offer exchange offer consent solicitation A liability management transaction can also be structured as a combination of these techniques...

Choices are made constantly, many executed cleanly and delivered well. Yet others emerge muddled, overly complex, or simply fall short. It contrasts sound decision-making with choices that miss the mark, drawing out practical considerations. This Practice Note explores why a decision-making framework matters, what it ought to contain, tools to apply along the way, and how to design and embed one across your organisation. Why do we need a decision-making framework? Decision frameworks give a disciplined approach to choices that strengthen and advance the organisation. The aim of every decision should be to maximise the likelihood of favourable results. Such discipline helps decisions contribute visibly to organisational improvement. It promotes structure, visibility, and ethical, compliant choices. With a framework, you (and your team or organisation) can: keep everyone aligned make decisions visible at every planning tier clarify how options and plans back departmental or organisational strategies act ethically satisfy compliance and regulatory obligations decide at the right pace using...

A deadlock arises when parties to an agreement face an irreconcilable dispute and cannot reach consensus. The expression is commonly associated with corporate joint ventures (JVs), especially 50:50 JVs where neither side holds a controlling interest and, as a result, unanimous consent is required for all decisions. Deadlock may equally occur in non-50:50 JVs, for example where specific matters demand unanimity or where more than two JV participants vote and no majority is achieved. Certain conflicts can trigger a deadlock that prevents the joint venture company (JVC) from operating effectively. It is sensible to address at the outset how a deadlock might be settled. Consequently, joint venture agreements (JVAs) usually include deadlock resolution mechanisms (often in stepped stages) that must be followed to resolve the impasse. Defining deadlock procedures within the JVA will save time and expense if a deadlock emerges and will help the parties to maintain the JV's continuity. On occasion, the very circumstances that produce a deadlock can also prompt the aggrieved party to seek relief under...

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