Research Briefing
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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Debate Pack
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.
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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
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
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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Debate Pack
Promotion and regulation of financial products on Black Friday
A Westminster Hall debate on the promotion and regulation of financial products on Black Friday has been scheduled for Tuesday 23 November 2021 from 2.30 to 4pm. The debate has been initiated by Stella Creasy MP.
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Debate Pack
Access to cash
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Access to cash’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 20 October 2021 from 2.30 to 4pm. The debate has been initiated by Alex Davies-Jones MP.
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Research Briefing
Protecting access to cash
Cash remains a vital payment method for more vulnerable people, but its wider use is in decline. How will Government and industry protect access to cash? An snapshot of data and policy developments in 2021. For more recent developments, see The future of local banking services and access to cash (CBP-9453).
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Research Briefing
Financial Services Act 2021
The Financial Services Act 2021 was introduced in the House of Commons on 21 October 2020 and received Royal Assent on 29 April 2021. It is the first financial services primary legislation passed by the UK Parliament since the UK left the European single market, making reforms in 22 distinct areas.
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Research Briefing
Fintech: a guide to financial technology
An overview of what 'fintech' is, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and how the Government has responded to it.
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Debate Pack
Government-backed insurance for live events
A Westminster Hall debate will be held on 23 March 2021 on 'Government-backed insurance for live events'
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