Financial services regulation continues to evolve rapidly, creating new legal, regulatory and compliance challenges for firms operating across the sector.
In this webinar, Myerson’s Financial Services specialists discuss key developments affecting financial services businesses, from employment law and regulatory conduct to cryptocurrency disputes, consumer protection, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) and the Appointed Representative (AR) regime.
Designed for financial services firms, regulated businesses, compliance professionals, directors, senior managers and in-house legal teams, the session provides practical insight into emerging risks and the steps firms should consider as the regulatory landscape develops.
Financial Services: Emerging Legal Risks and Regulatory Change
What does the webinar cover?
Our specialists discuss:
- Employment law and regulatory conduct – including Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms, the potential impact on employment tribunal risk, and the FCA’s approach to non-financial misconduct, harassment and regulatory references.
- Cryptocurrency litigation – how disputes involving digital assets are handled and why acting quickly can be critical in cases involving fraud, tracing and asset recovery.
- Pricing transparency and pre-contract disclosure – recent developments and the implications of regulatory scrutiny for businesses when presenting prices, fees and other information to consumers.
- Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) – the developing regulatory framework and what it means for lenders, including affordability assessments and Consumer Duty considerations.
- The Appointed Representative regime – proposed reforms to the FCA’s AR framework and the practical implications for principals and appointed representatives.
Disclaimer: The information discussed in this webinar was correct at the time of recording. Financial services regulation and legislation continue to evolve, and individual circumstances will vary. Please speak to the Myerson Financial Services Team for legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances.
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0161 941 4000
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Chris Moss
Partner
Chris has almost 30 years of experience acting as a Corporate and Commercial solicitor and is head of the Financial Services Sector at Myerson. Chris was the main lawyer portrayed in the Netflix film "Bank of Dave". He has specialist expertise in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and business restructuring.
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