Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022-23
A Bill to prevent abuse of the UK economy and support enterprise by reforming Companies House and limited partnerships, and strengthen the broader response to economic crime.
Government’s regulatory approach to crypto-assets and currencies
A Westminster Hall debate on the Government's regulatory approach to crypto-assets and currencies is scheduled for Wednesday 7 September 2022 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Martin Docherty-Hughes MP.
Financial Services and Markets Bill 2022-23
Background to and discussion of the Bill, which would implement changes to the regulation of financial services arising from the UK's departure from the EU.
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Research Briefing
The future of local banking services and access to cash
An overview of policy relating to the closure of bank and building society branches and to efforts to protect access to cash.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Support for businesses
An overview of initiatives to support businesses through the coronavirus pandemic.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business loans schemes
An overview of the development and rollout of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme, the Coronavirus Larger Business Interruption Loans Scheme and the Bounce Back Loans Scheme, including refinements and challenges, as well as the subsequent Recovery Loans Scheme.
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Research Briefing
Insurance: FAQs
Answers to the most common enquiries the Library recieves about insurance services
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Research Briefing
Central bank digital currencies
An overview of what central bank digital currencies are, what they might offer, and progress on developing them.
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Research Briefing
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
An explanation of the Act's three main measures on: (1) a beneficial ownership register of Overseas Entities owning UK property; (2) Unexplained Wealth Orders; and (3) Sanctions.
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Debate Pack
People affected by the Midas Financial Solutions collapse
A Westminster Hall debate on 'People affected by the Midas Financial Solutions collapse' has been scheduled for Tuesday 22 March 2022 from 9.30 to 11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Alistair Carmichael MP.
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Research Briefing
Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Act 2021
Briefing paper to support parliamentary consideration of what became the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Act 2021.
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Research Briefing
Mortgage prisoners
An overview of how many mortgage-holders became trapped in expensive deals, and of efforts made to help resolve the situation.
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Research Briefing
London Capital & Finance
An overview of the consequences of the collapse London Capital & Finance Plc (LC&F) for those who invested in the firm's 'mini-bonds'.There is a separate Library briefing on the Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill 2021-22.
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Debate Pack
The contribution of co-operatives and mutual societies to the economy and public life
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘The contribution of co-operatives and mutual societies to the economy and public life’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 14 December 2021 at 9.30am. The debate has been initiated by Steve Baker MP.
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Research Briefing
Coronavirus: Business interruption insurance
An overview of how business interruption insurance policies have been interpreted in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
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