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FCA sets out plan to remove Consumer Duty burdens, targets complex ETPs
The regulator’s priorities for the remainder of 2025 to 2026, include embedding the rules, support for firms and sector-specific focus areas.
26 Sep 2025
UK regulator proposes new standards for crypto firms
FCA is also preparing to lift its ban on retail investment in cryptocurrency exchange-traded notes (ETNs).
05 Aug 2025
Digital assets: CFTC relaxes rules on listed products
Also, CFTC to allow listed spot crypto trading on registered exchanges; FCA opens retail access to crypto ETNs; new partnerships unveiled by Coinbase, Marex and DelphX
09 Jun 2025
UK regulator lifts ban on crypto ETNs
The UK regulator says the proposals will promote effective competition in the interests of consumers by allowing firms to compete in retail markets offering these products and providing greater investor choice.
23 Apr 2025
FCA unveils cost disclosure requirements under new CCI regime
The regulator is seeking feedback on aspects relating to costs and charges disclosure, and the balance of responsibilities between manufacturers and distributors.
11 Feb 2025
UKSPA: concerns around complexity in determining risk under CCI regime
The FCA consultation on the Consumer Composite Investments Regime released by the UK regulator just before the holidays will supersede disclosure requirements under the European Priips and Ucits regimes.
14 Mar 2024
Digital assets: UK greenlights crypto ETNs, Bybit under scrutiny by HK regulator
The past week has sees a flurry of regulatory updates and market developments in the digital assets and crypto structured products space.
28 Sep 2023
FCA SDR consumer labels: implications for advisers using ESG structured products
In October 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK (FCA) released its consultation paper on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDRs) and sustainable investment labels.
06 Apr 2023
Latest: Leonteq, GGX partner in ESG push
Leonteq has announced a collaboration with Global Green Xchange (GGX) to launch an open-ended exchange traded product (ETP) tracking the performance of the new GGX Sustainable Dynamic Leaders Europe Index NTR.
27 Feb 2023
UK Market Review, January 2023: FCA checks Consumer Duty progress
One hundred and three products were added to the UK database in January, a 75% increase compared to the same month last year.
15 Feb 2023
Getting to grips with Consumer Duty
The UK regulator Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is in the advanced stages of implementing its new “Consumer Duty” directive.
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30 Jan 2023
SRP in brief: taking shape
In the final week of January, we saw smaller firms poach executives from their larger counterparts, and a Singaporean bank report a huge increase in trading volume of structured products.