Financial Services Regulation
Regulatory changes are affecting all parts of the financial services sector, from banks and asset managers to insurers and market infrastructure providers.
Regulatory changes are affecting all parts of the financial services sector, from banks and asset managers to insurers and market infrastructure providers.
Our team can help guide you through an increasingly complex regulatory landscape where national and international regulations may interact or conflict.
Our global cross-disciplinary approach combines both experts in contentious and non-contentious matters. We help to protect clients from regulatory risk and also advise them on how to take advantage of the emerging opportunities.
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Publications: 04 April 2024
Deconstructing Crypto Episode 10: SBF, AI-Washing and Major Case Developments
In episode 10 of Deconstructing Crypto, Todd Fishman and Gene Ingoglia review the sentencing of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, discuss the SEC’s settlement with two investment advisors over alleged…
News: 22 January 2024
Allen & Overy advises ZENCAP AM on the launch of Zencap Direct Lending IV fund
Allen & Overy has advised Zencap Asset Management, a specialized private debt management company within the Ofi Invest group, on the launch of the Zencap Direct Lending IV fund, its fourth vintage of…
Publications: 04 January 2024
Chambers Global Practice Guide Contributor: Banking Regulation 2024
The Chambers and Partners Banking Regulation 2024 guide is now available online, with Contributing Editors from Allen & Overy Bob Penn and Mercy Hadfield.
Publications: 06 July 2023
Public-to-private deals present a target for arbitrage funds
Investment bankers report more take-private deals as macro conditions supress equity prices. This is set to spark activity among arbitrage funds – particularly in markets with favourable regulatory…
Digital assets, cryptocurrency and blockchain
Digital assets built on blockchain or distributed ledger technologies offer huge opportunities for business innovation and product development.
At the same time, there are significant legal and regulatory considerations around their creation and use.
Australian Financial Services Licence Navigator
Discover which Australian financial services licence (AFSL) or relief to apply for from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) under Australia's new regime for financial services providers based outside Australia.
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Recognition
They stand out for their breadth of interconnectivity across jurisdictions and for their seamless service.
Chambers & Partners 2022, Financial Services: Non-Contentious Regulatory
Allen & Overy LLP’s team is “very plugged into the financial services market and industry bodies”.
Legal 500 2022, Financial Services: Non-Contentious / Regulatory
The firm's presence throughout Europe is a benefit, the lawyers use their network very well.
Chambers & Partners Europe 2022, Financial Services Regulatory: Non-Contentious Regulatory
