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Financial Services Regulatory Reform

Financial Services Regulatory Reform, led by HM Treasury, addresses modernisation of the UK financial regulatory framework including the Senior Managers & Certification Regime, in-person banking services, and settlement acceleration (T+1). The reform agenda is active and coordinated with international partners through the US-UK Financial Regulatory Working Group and UK-Japan Financial Regulatory Forum.


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2026

23 events
21 Apr 2026 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Policy note: Draft statutory instrument amending the Cryptoasset Regulations

A draft of statutory provisions to amend the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2026 and policy note setting out the aims behind these provisions.

2025

47 events
8 Dec 2025 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025

Considered in Grand Committee 15:45:00 Moved by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield: That the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Wilson of …

3 Sep 2025 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025

Considered in Grand Committee 17:55:00 Moved by Lord Wilson of Sedgefield: That the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Capital Buffers and Macro-prudential Measures) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025. Lord in Waiting/Government Whip (Lord Wilson of …

17 Jul 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Regulators Complaints Commissioner Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 and regulator responses

The annual report and accounts for the Financial Services Regulators Complaints Commissioner for the year ended 31 March 2025,and the responses provided by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.

17 Jul 2025 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Regulators Complaints Commissioner Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25 and regulator responses

The annual report and accounts for the Financial Services Regulators Complaints Commissioner for the year ended 31 March 2025,and the responses provided by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority.

14 Jan 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Short Selling Regulations 2025

These Regulations make provision about the short selling of shares and other financial instruments, and transactions which have a similar effect to a short sale. They replace Regulation (EU)236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March …

14 Jan 2025 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Short Selling Regulations 2025

These Regulations make provision about the short selling of shares and other financial instruments, and transactions which have a similar effect to a short sale. They replace Regulation (EU)236/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March …

2024

47 events
25 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Collective Investment Schemes (Temporary Recognition) and Central Counterparties (Transitional Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

These Regulations make amendments to the Collective Investment Schemes (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“CIS EU Exit Regulations”) (S.I. 2019/325), regarding temporary recognition for the purpose of Part 17 of the Financial Services and Markets Act (“FSMA”) 2000 (c. …

21 Nov 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Securitisation (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2024

Regulation 12(3) of the Securitisation Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/102) (“the Securitisation Regulations”) defines a qualifying EU securitisation which may use the STS (simple, transparent and standardised) designation in the UK. Regulation 12(3)(b) of the Securitisation Regulations requires applica

19 Jul 2024 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Enhancing the Special Resolution Regime: Consultation — outcome published

This consultation sets out proposals to enhance the UK’s resolution regime for banking institutions (banks, building societies, and PRA-designated investment firms).

3 May 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Insurance and Reinsurance Undertakings (Prudential Requirements) (Transitional Provisions and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024

Regulation 42 of the Solvency 2 Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/575) (matching adjustment) and related legislation, including in particular regulation 4B of those Regulations (duty to publish technical information) and Articles 53 (calculation of the matching adjustment) and 54 (calculation of …

28 Mar 2024 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Accelerated Settlement Taskforce

The Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, chaired by Charlie Geffen, was launched by the Chancellor on 9 December 2022 to explore the potential for faster settlement of financial trades in the UK.

28 Mar 2024 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Accelerated Settlement Taskforce

The Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, chaired by Charlie Geffen, was launched by the Chancellor on 9 December 2022 to explore the potential for faster settlement of financial trades in the UK.

7 Mar 2024 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Enhancing the Special Resolution Regime: Consultation — consultation closed

This consultation sets out proposals to enhance the UK’s resolution regime for banking institutions (banks, building societies, and PRA-designated investment firms).

31 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Data Reporting Services Regulations 2024

These Regulations restate with modifications the provisions of the Data Reporting Services Regulations 2017 (“the 2017 Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/699), with the broad exception of Part 3 of the 2017 Regulations referred to below. The 2017 Regulations made arrangements for the …

31 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Data Reporting Services Regulations 2024

These Regulations restate with modifications the provisions of the Data Reporting Services Regulations 2017 (“the 2017 Regulations”) (S.I. 2017/699), with the broad exception of Part 3 of the 2017 Regulations referred to below. The 2017 Regulations made arrangements for the …

30 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Securitisation Regulations 2024

These Regulations specify certain securitisation activities as “designated activities” for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (see Part 5A) (c. 8) and confer powers on the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) to make rules and give directions …

30 Jan 2024 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Securitisation Regulations 2024

These Regulations specify certain securitisation activities as “designated activities” for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (see Part 5A) (c. 8) and confer powers on the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) to make rules and give directions …

11 Jan 2024 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Enhancing the Special Resolution Regime: Consultation — consultation opened

This consultation sets out proposals to enhance the UK’s resolution regime for banking institutions (banks, building societies, and PRA-designated investment firms).

2023

69 events
8 Dec 2023 | Research HM Treasury linked

Financial services regulation: Adapting to change

Our report looks at how the Financial Conduct Authority is responding to changes in its regulatory powers and wider developments in the financial services sector. Report type: value_for_money | Departments: ['HM Treasury'] | Topics: ['Banks and financial services', 'Business and …

6 Dec 2023 | Statutory Instrument linked

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected Arrangements) Regulations 2023

These Regulations restrict the making of certain instruments where stabilisation powers are exercised under Schedule 11 (central counterparties) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29). Schedule 11 (“the Schedule”) makes provision establishing a special resolution regime for …

5 Dec 2023 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (The Ombudsman Scheme) Regulations 2024 – Draft SI and Policy Note

The government is publishing an illustrative draft of a proposed statutory instrument to enable the Financial Ombudsman Service to charge case fees to claims management companies and other relevant professional representatives.

20 Nov 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected Arrangements) Regulations 2023

Considered in Grand Committee 16:55:00 Moved by Baroness Vere of Norbiton: That the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Resolution of Central Counterparties: Partial Property Transfers and Safeguarding of Protected Arrangements) Regulations 2023. Motion agreed.

27 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Commons Reason and Amendments 16:04:00 Motion A Moved by Baroness Penn: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 7 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 7A, 7B and 7C in lieu. 7A: Page 39, leave …

26 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Consideration of Lords a mendments. Madam Deputy Speaker (Dame Eleanor Laing): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendment 35. If Lords amendment 35 is agreed to, I will cause the …

19 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Third Reading Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:23:00 Motion Moved by Baroness Penn: That the Bill do now pass. The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury (Baroness Penn) (Con): My Lords, this Bill helps to deliver the Government’s …

13 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (3rd Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:24:00 Amendment 91 Moved by 91: After Clause 65, insert the following new Clause— “Forest risk commodities (1) FSMA 2000 is amended in accordance with subsection (2).(2) After …

13 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (3rd Day) (Continued) 21:46:00 Amendment 108 Moved by 108: After Clause 71, insert the following new Clause— “Designated artificial intelligence officer (1) The Secretary of State must by regulations provide that companies operating in the financial services sector who …

8 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (2nd Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 12:02:00 Amendment 11 Moved by 11: After Clause 24, insert the following new Clause— “Competitiveness and growth objective: reporting requirements (1) Each regulator must make two reports to …

8 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 14:58:00 Clause 35: Engagement with statutory panels Amendment 23 Moved by 23: Clause 35, page 49, line 40, at end insert— “(ic) how it has complied with the statement of policy on panel appointments prepared under …

6 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (1st Day) Relevant documents: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 17:00:00 Clause 1: Revocation of retained EU law relating to financial services and markets Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 6, leave out subsection …

6 Jun 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Report (1st Day) (Continued) 21:10:00 Clause 24: Competitiveness and growth objective Amendment 8A Moved by 8A: Clause 24, page 38, line 23, leave out “aligning with” and insert “having regard to” Member’s explanatory statement This amendment, and the amendment to …

24 May 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 15:51:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clause 1, Schedule 1, Clause 2, Schedule 2, Clauses 3 to 8, Schedule 3, Clauses 9 …

23 Mar 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (10th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 13:03:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Garden of Frognal) (LD): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will …

21 Mar 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (9th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:45:00 Amendment 216 Moved by 216: After Clause 71, insert the following new Clause— “Limitation on the powers of the PRA The PRA may not accept an application …

13 Mar 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (8th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:45:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Bull) (CB): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as …

7 Mar 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (7th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:45:00 Debate on Amendment 168 resumed. Baroness Meacher (CB): I think we had got on to Amendment 199. Is that correct? The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Fookes) …

1 Mar 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (6th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 16:15:00 Amendment 160 Moved by 160: After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause— “Office for Financial Regulatory AccountabilityCreation of an Office for Financial Regulatory Accountability (1) The …

20 Feb 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (5th Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 15:45:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Garden of Frognal) (LD): My Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will …

6 Feb 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (4th Day) 15:45:00 Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 24: Competitiveness and growth objective Amendment 55 Moved by 55: Clause 24, page 38, line 27, at end insert— “(3A) In section 2B (PRA’s general objective), …

1 Feb 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 16:15:00 Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 24: Competitiveness and growth objective Amendment 45 Moved by 45: Clause 24, page 38, line 19, at end insert— “(4B) The FCA must monitor and measure …

30 Jan 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (2nd Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 16:22:00 Amendment 38 Moved by 38: After Clause 23, insert the following new Clause— “FCA powers beyond designated activities (1) This section applies to any person (P) conducting …

25 Jan 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Committee (1st Day) Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Delegated Powers Committee 16:15:00 Clause 1: Revocation of retained EU law relating to financial services and markets Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 6, leave out subsection …

10 Jan 2023 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Second Reading 16:42:00 Moved by Baroness Penn: That the Bill be now read a second time. The Parliamentary Secretary, HM Treasury (Baroness Penn) (Con): My Lords, this Bill is a landmark piece of legislation—the most ambitious reform of our financial …

2022

31 events
7 Dec 2022 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 17 Reporting requirements ‘(1) FSMA 2000 is amended as follows. (2) After paragraph 11 of Schedule 1ZA insert— “Other reports 11A (1) The Treasury may (subject to this …

7 Sep 2022 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill

[Relevant documents: The First Report of the Treasury Committee, Future of financial services regulation, HC 141, and the responses, HC 690; Written evidence to the Treasury Committee, on Future of financial services, reported to the House on 6 September 2022, …

7 Sep 2022 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill (Programme)

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 83A(7)), That the following provisions shall apply to the Financial Services and Markets Bill: Committal (1) The Bill shall be committed to a Public Bill Committee. Proceedings in Public Bill Committee …

7 Sep 2022 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services and Markets Bill (Money)

Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 52(1)(a)), That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Financial Services and Markets Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment out of money provided by Parliament of: (a) …

24 Jun 2022 | Policy paper HM Treasury linked

Review of the UK’s AML/CFT regulatory and supervisory regime

The government is publishing two post-implementation reviews and a forward-looking review of the UK’s anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism regime.

21 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Pre-paid funeral plan providers and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme — outcome published

The government is consulting on proposals to ensure that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme operates effectively if a regulated pre-paid funeral plan provider fails.

1 Mar 2022 | Announcement Treasury linked

The Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022

UIN: HCWS650 Following the global financial crisis, the international Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) agreed standards for prudential regulation to improve the resilience of the banking sector. Prudential regulation ensures that banks, building societies...

1 Mar 2022 | Announcement Treasury linked

The Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2022

UIN: HLWS631 My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Following the global financial crisis, the international Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) agreed standards for ...

1 Mar 2022 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Regulation of non-transferable debt securities (mini-bonds): a consultation — outcome published

The government is consulting on proposals to bring the issuance of non-transferable debt securities (‘mini-bonds’) within the scope of financial services regulation.

2021

58 events
30 Nov 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021

Considered in Grand Committee 15:46:00 Moved by Lord Agnew of Oulton: That the Grand Committee do consider the Financial Services Act 2021 (Prudential Regulation of Credit Institutions and Investment Firms) (Consequential Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2021. The Minister of …

24 Sep 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

UK Prospectus Regime: a consultation — consultation closed

The Government is carrying out a review of the UK’s prospectus regime, following Lord Hill’s recommendations in the UK Listings Review. A Summary of Responses has been published.

3 Sep 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Pre-paid funeral plan providers and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme — consultation closed

The government is consulting on proposals to ensure that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme operates effectively if a regulated pre-paid funeral plan provider fails.

21 Jul 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Regulation of non-transferable debt securities (mini-bonds): a consultation — consultation closed

The government is consulting on proposals to bring the issuance of non-transferable debt securities (‘mini-bonds’) within the scope of financial services regulation.

5 Jul 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Pre-paid funeral plan providers and the Financial Services Compensation Scheme — consultation opened

The government is consulting on proposals to ensure that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme operates effectively if a regulated pre-paid funeral plan provider fails.

1 Jul 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

UK Prospectus Regime: a consultation — consultation opened

The Government is carrying out a review of the UK’s prospectus regime, following Lord Hill’s recommendations in the UK Listings Review. A Summary of Responses has been published.

28 Apr 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Commons Reason and Amendment 16:59:00 Motion A Moved by Earl Howe: That this House do not insist on its Amendment 1 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 1A in lieu. 1A : Page 36, line 13, at …

27 Apr 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Returned from the Commons The B ill was returned from the Commons on Monday 26 April with a reason and an amendment. The Commons reason and amendment were ordered to be printed.

26 Apr 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments Before Clause 1 Duty of care for financial service providers 19:13:00 The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen): I beg to move, That this House disagrees with Lords amendment 1. Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel …

19 Apr 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (3rd Day) (and remaining stages) 14:48:00 Amendment 28 Moved by 28: After Clause 40, insert the following new Clause— “Digital identification in the UK financial system (1) The Treasury may by regulations establish a scheme for the use of …

19 Apr 2021 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Regulation of non-transferable debt securities (mini-bonds): a consultation — consultation opened

The government is consulting on proposals to bring the issuance of non-transferable debt securities (‘mini-bonds’) within the scope of financial services regulation.

14 Apr 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (2nd Day) 14:35:00 The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Garden of Frognal) (LD): My Lords, I will call Members to speak in the order listed. Short questions of elucidation after the Minister’s response are discouraged, but any Member wishing to ask …

24 Mar 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (1st Day) 14:34:00 The Deputy Speaker (Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall) (Lab): My Lords, I shall call Members to speak in the order listed. Short questions for elucidation after the Minister’s response are discouraged. Any Member wishing to ask such …

10 Mar 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (6th Day) 14:31:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Lord McNicol of West Kilbride) (Lab): My Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, respecting social distancing, others are participating remotely, but all Members …

8 Mar 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (5th Day) 14:30:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Healy of Primrose Hill) (Lab): My Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, respecting social distancing, others are participating remotely, but all Members …

3 Mar 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (4th Day) 14:32:00 Amendment 49 Moved by 49: After Clause 30, insert the following new Clause— “Review of penalties for insider dealing and financial services offences (1) Within six months of the day on which this Act is passed, …

1 Mar 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 14:32:00 Amendment 28 Moved by 28: After Clause 5, insert the following new Clause— “Considerations in setting capital adequacy requirements In setting the capital adequacy requirements of a credit institution, the Prudential Regulation Authority shall have regard …

24 Feb 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (2nd Day) 14:30:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Healy of Primrose Hill) (Lab): My Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, respecting social distancing, while others are participating remotely, but all …

22 Feb 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (1st Day) 14:31:00 The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Healy of Primrose Hill) (Lab): My Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, respecting social distancing, and others are participating remotely, but all …

11 Feb 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 13:22:00 Moved by The Earl of Courtown: That it be an instruction to the Grand Committee to which the Financial Services Bill has been committed that they consider the bill in the following order: Clause 1, …

28 Jan 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading 16:09:00 Moved by Lord Agnew of Oulton: That the Bill be read a second time. The Minister of State, Cabinet Office and the Treasury (Lord Agnew of Oulton) (Con): My Lords, as set out in the register of …

13 Jan 2021 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 27 Money laundering offences: electronic money institutions, payment institutions and deposit-taking bodies ‘(1) Part 7 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (money laundering) is amended in accordance …

2020

29 events
24 Nov 2020 | Announcement Treasury linked

Financial Services Update

UIN: HCWS595 On 23 May 2019, I laid a direction before Parliament using the powers conferred by sections 77(1) and (2) and 78(5) and (6) of the Financial Services Act 2012 (“the Act”) and set this out in a Written …

9 Nov 2020 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading 18:26:00 The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen): Earlier today, we heard the Chancellor describe the UK’s financial services industry as fundamental to our economic strength. I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. This is an extraordinary industry: …

9 Nov 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar: a consultation — outcome published

The Government is consulting on proposals to introduce new market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar. This consultation closes on 11 May 2020.

11 May 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar: a consultation — consultation closed

The Government is consulting on proposals to introduce new market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar. This consultation closes on 11 May 2020.

11 Mar 2020 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar: a consultation — consultation opened

The Government is consulting on proposals to introduce new market access arrangements for financial services between the UK and Gibraltar. This consultation closes on 11 May 2020.

2019

12 events
29 Oct 2019 | Bill stage linked

Financial Services Duty of Care Bill [HL]

15:21:00 A Bill to require the Financial Conduct Authority to make rules for authorised persons to owe a duty of care to consumers in their regulated activities. The Bill was introduced by Lord Sharkey, read a first time and ordered …

2018

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2017

3 events

2016

9 events

2015

14 events
2 Feb 2015 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Financial Policy Committee’s leverage ratio framework — outcome published

This consultation seeks to gather the opinions of stakeholders and other interested parties concerning the leverage ratio framework that the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has recommended it be granted new powers of direction over.

2014

7 events
28 Nov 2014 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Financial Policy Committee’s leverage ratio framework — consultation closed

This consultation seeks to gather the opinions of stakeholders and other interested parties concerning the leverage ratio framework that the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has recommended it be granted new powers of direction over.

7 Nov 2014 | Consultation outcome HM Treasury linked

Financial Policy Committee’s leverage ratio framework — consultation opened

This consultation seeks to gather the opinions of stakeholders and other interested parties concerning the leverage ratio framework that the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has recommended it be granted new powers of direction over.

2013

60 events

2012

168 events
10 Dec 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill (Ways and Means)

Motion made, and Question proposed, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Financial Services Bill, it is expedient to authorise the payment into the Consolidated Fund of sums in respect of penalties imposed under the Financial Services …

10 Dec 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Nigel Evans): I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is involved in Lords amendments 122, 125 to 128, 138 to 140, 146, 182 and 203. If the …

5 Dec 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Third Reading 15:38:00 Clause 3 : Oversight Committee Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 3, page 2, line 40, after first “The” insert “court of directors of the” The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Sassoon): My Lords, in most …

28 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (5th Day) 15:41:00 Amendment 107AA Moved by 107AA: Clause 57, page 141, line 8, at end insert— “( ) The first case requires the Bank of England, FPC, FCA or PRA to provide the Treasury or the Secretary of …

26 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (4th Day) 15:09:00 Clause 23: Rules and guidance Amendment 79B not moved. Amendment 80 Moved by 80: Clause 23, page 87, line 28, at end insert— “137DA Rules requiring participation in benchmark (1) The power of the FCA to …

26 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (4th Day) (Continued) 16:38:00 Clause 24 : Short selling rules Amendments 87 and 88 Moved by 87: Clause 24, page 110, line 2, leave out from “Authority”” to end of line 3 and insert “or “Authority’s” in each place …

26 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (4th Day) (Continued) 17:28:00 Clause 26 : Powers of regulators in relation to parent undertakings Amendment 90 Moved by 90: Clause 26, page 114, leave out lines 30 and 31 Lord Whitty: My Lords, here we return to an …

20 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (3rd Day) 16:00:00 The Deputy Speaker (Lord Skelmersdale): My Lords, before calling the first amendment, I must remind noble Lords that the House has agreed to treat amendments in the first group as if it were in Committee. This …

12 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (2nd Day) 15:08:00 Clause 6 : The new Regulators Amendment 25A Moved by 25A: Clause 6, page 20, line 37, at end insert— “(5A) In discharging its general functions the FCA must have regard to the desirability of not …

12 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 17:17:00 Clause 6 : The new Regulators Amendment 25D Moved by 25D: Clause 6, page 21, line 13, at end insert— “( ) the general principle that, where consumers properly repose trust in a firm’s discretion …

12 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:35:00 Amendment 28A Moved by 28A: Clause 6, page 22, line 13, at end insert— “(3) In order to facilitate the objective set out in subsection (1), the FCA must require each holder of a banking …

6 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (1st Day) 15:47:00 Clause 1 : Deputy Governors Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 6, leave out “members” and insert “directors” The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Sassoon): My Lords, this group of government …

6 Nov 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (1st Day) (Continued) 20:40:00 Clause 4 : Financial stability strategy and Financial Policy Committee Amendment 7A Moved by 7A: Clause 4, page 12, line 33, after “Committee” insert “after consultation with the Treasury” Lord Eatwell: My Lords, noble Lords …

31 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 16:10:00 Moved By Lord Sassoon: That the amendments for the Report stage be marshalled and considered in the following order: Clauses 1 to 4, Schedule 1, Clause 5, Schedule 2, Clause 6, Schedule 3, Clauses 7 …

24 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (9th Day) 15:38:00 Relevant documents: 4th and 8th Report s from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 63 agreed. Clause 64: Cases in which Treasury may arrange independent inquiries Amendment 190AA Moved by 190AA: Clause 64, page 140, line …

17 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (8th Day) 15:38:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 57 : Treasury power of direction Amendment 190ZE Moved by 190ZE: Clause 57, page 136, line 4, leave out from “to” to “the” in line …

15 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (7th Day) 15:07:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 26 agreed. Clause 27 : Powers in relation to recognised investment exchanges and clearing houses Amendment 176A Moved by 176A: Clause 27, page 115, line …

15 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (7th Day) (Continued) 19:04:00 Schedule 11 : The financial ombudsman service Amendment 187E Moved by 187E: Schedule 11, page 242, line 16, at end insert— “After section 225 insert— “225A General obligations (1) In discharging its functions, the scheme …

8 Oct 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (6th Day) 15:20:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Moved by Lord Sassoon: That the House do now resolve itself into Committee. Lord Eatwell: My Lords, I rise to raise an important issue concerning the …

25 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (5th Day) 11:45:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 5 : The new Regulators Amendment 117 Moved by 117: Clause 5, page 17, line 35, at end insert “, and (e) the ease with …

25 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (5th Day)(Continued) 14:48:00 Amendment 122 Moved by 122: Clause 5, page 21, line 16, leave out “and” Lord McFall of Alcluith: My Lords, I can assure the Minister that this amendment will not increase his blood pressure. We have …

18 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (4th Day) (Continued) 15:41:00 Clause 5 : The new Regulators Amendment 104ZB Moved by 104ZB: Clause 5, page 16, line 7, at end insert— “( ) As part of the FCA’s consumer protection and integrity objectives, the FCA will …

18 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (4th Day) (Continued) 20:30:00 Amendment 107 not moved. Amendment 107A Moved by 107A: Clause 5, page 17, line 5, at end insert— “( ) the way in which a financial product or opportunity is drawn to the attention of …

10 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 15:08:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Clause 3 : Financial Stability Strategy and Financial Policy Committee Amendment 46 Moved by 46: Clause 3, page 6, line 7, at end insert “provided that …

10 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 16:07:00 Amendment 54 Moved by 54: Clause 3, page 7, line 40, after “Committee” insert “and the public” Lord Eatwell: My Lords, I shall address Amendment 54, in my name and that of my noble friend …

10 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (3rd Day) (Continued) 20:30:00 Amendment 101A Moved by 101A: Clause 5, page 15, line 32, at end insert— “(c) does not harm the competitive position of the United Kingdom in the markets for the provision of domestic and international …

3 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (2nd Day) 15:10:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 3 : Financial stability strategy and Financial Policy Committee Amendment 32 not moved. Amendment 33 Moved by 33: Clause 3, page 3, line 32, after “the” …

3 Jul 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:42:00 Amendment 42 Moved by 42: Clause 3, page 5, line 16, after first “of” insert “its strategic objective and” Lord Eatwell: My Lords, this is another of those bran-tubs full of amendments, to jump us …

26 Jun 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (1st Day) 15:15:00 Relevant document: 4th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee . Moved by Lord Sassoon: That the House do now resolve itself into Committee. Lord Peston: My Lords, I notice that the Chief Whip is in her …

20 Jun 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 15:40:00 Moved By Lord Sassoon: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Financial Services Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following order: Clauses …

18 Jun 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committed to Committee 15:08:00 Tabled By Lord Sassoon: That (a) the following provisions of the Financial Services Bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House— (i) Clauses 1 to 4 (the Bank of England); (ii) Clause 5 (the …

11 Jun 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading 15:11:00 Moved by Lord Sassoon: That the Bill be read a second time. The Commercial Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Sassoon): My Lords, I am pleased to have the opportunity to debate the Government’s proposals for financial services …

11 Jun 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading (Continued) 18:24:00 Lord Whitty: My Lords, I want to approach this Bill in a slightly different way. Although I no longer have any formal role in the consumer world, I want to look at the Bill from the …

22 May 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

[2nd Allocated Day] [Relevant documents: the Twenty-first Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2010-12, Accountability of the Bank of England, HC 874, and the Government response, contained in A new approach to financial regulation: securing stability, protecting consumers, Cm 8268; …

23 Apr 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill (Programme) (No. 3)

Motion made, and Question proposed, That the Order of 6 February 2012 (Financial Services Bill (Programme)), as varied by the Order of 21 February 2012 (Financial Services Bill (Programme) (No. 2)) be further varied as follows: 1. Paragraphs 4 and …

23 Apr 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

[1st Allocated Day] Consideration of Bill, as amended in the Public Bill Committee New Clause 4 Power to make further provision about regulation of consumer credit ‘(1) Subsection (2) applies on or at any time after the making after the …

6 Feb 2012 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading 16:40:00 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr George Osborne): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. It is a pleasure to move Second Reading of the Bill. It is the product of …

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8 Apr 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Report (and Third Reading) 11:36:00 Clause 1 : Council for Financial Stability Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, leave out Clause 1 The Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Myners): My Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments …

8 Apr 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Consideration of Lords amendments 15:28:00 Mr. Deputy Speaker (Sir Michael Lord): Lords amendments to the Financial Services Bill have been received and printed. A grouping is also available. Under the order of the House of yesterday, they may be considered …

7 Apr 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (3rd Day) 17:29:00 Clause 5 agreed. Clause 6 : Enhancing public understanding of financial matters etc Amendment 38 Moved by 38: Clause 6, page 4, line 13, leave out “2(2)” and insert “2 (the FSA’s general duties)— (a) in …

15 Mar 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (2nd Day) 18:08:00 Clause 2 : Proceedings of the Council Amendment 14 Moved by 14: Clause 2, page 2, line 25, at end insert “within 14 days of the date of the meeting” Baroness Noakes: My Lords, Amendment 14 …

15 Mar 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (2nd Day) (Continued) 20:33:00 Amendment 25 Moved by 25: Clause 3, page 3, line 14, at end insert— “( ) Where a matter has been omitted from either the annual report or the minutes published under section 2(4) and …

10 Mar 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (1st Day) 15:39:00 Clause 1 : Council for Financial Stability Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end insert “, and ( ) where appropriate, direct the relevant authorities to act in accordance with …

10 Mar 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Committee (1st Day) (Continued) 20:48:00 Debate on whether Clause 1 should stand part of the Bill. Baroness Noakes: My Lords, I have given notice that we oppose Clause 1 standing part of the Bill and, for the convenience of the …

4 Mar 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Order of Consideration Motion 11:38:00 Moved by Lord Davies of Oldham: That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Financial Services Bill has been committed that they consider the Bill in the following …

23 Feb 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Second Reading 16:14:00 Moved By Lord Myners: That the Bill be read a second time. The Financial Services Secretary to the Treasury (Lord Myners): My Lords, we have just started to emerge from a financial crisis that has affected businesses …

25 Jan 2010 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

Consideration of Bill, as amended in Public Bill Committee [Relevant documents: T hird Report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights, on Legislative Scrutiny: Financial Services Bill and the Pre-Budget Report, HC 184. ] New Clause 1 No credit agreement …

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30 Nov 2009 | Bill stage HM Treasury linked

Financial Services Bill

[Relevant Documents: The Fourteenth Report from the Treasury Committee, Session 2008-09, Banking Crisis: regulation and supervision, HC 767, and the Government and Financial Services Authority responses, HC 47, Session 2009-10.] Second Reading 17:49:00 The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Alistair …