

Bank Regulation
Both retail and investment banks are faced with an ever wider regulatory framework at both a national and international level.
Compliance requirements range from conduct of business rules around marketing and passporting financial products to overarching prudential requirements for capital, liquidity and recovery and resolution planning.
Our team advises the world’s leading banks on a very wide range of regulations. We have invested in building a large global team that provides expert advice and interacts with regulators on a day-to-day basis.
Areas we advise and assist clients on include:
- Authorisation applications - across a wide range of banking activities and in multiple different jurisdictions.
- Structural and regulatory reform - implementing compliance programmes and helping with business re-design processes.
- Consumer finance and retail - designing new retail products and advising on conduct of business rules for marketing and sales.
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News & insights

Publications: 01 MARCH 2021
In Credit Podcast: Horizon Scanning
In this episode of In Credit, A&O’s consumer finance team Joanne Owens, Victoria Ferres and Sophie Skeet discuss regulatory updates on the horizon for 2021.
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Publications: 01 MARCH 2021
Regulatory Monitoring - relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law
Our monthly regulatory newsletter monitors all relevant developments regarding German and European regulatory law in English language.
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Publications: 25 FEBRUARY 2021
A new perspective on the FCA's focus on market abuse
Sarah Hitchins considers the FCA's commentary on market abuse risks in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as recent enforcement activity in this area.
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Publications: 24 FEBRUARY 2021
Key Regulatory Topics: Weekly Update 12 – 18 February 2021
Our weekly update on key regulatory topics affecting the financial services sector. If you would like to receive this update by email and be added to our marketing mailing list please contact…
Read moreRecognition for our work
We get really sound advice. Their regulatory lawyers work well with the rest of the firm so we get a good, well-rounded approach. In terms of quality of advice they're a cut above the other firms.
Chamber UK 2018 - Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory
It's the kind of firm that you rely on not just for their US knowledge but the fact that they have roots internationally. They bring a global perspective that's really helpful.
Chambers USA 2018 - Financial Services Regulation
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