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‘Equivalence’ with the EU on financial services
Equivalence is a system which can be used to grant domestic market access to foreign firms in certain areas of financial services.
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Constituency casework,Research Briefing
Roads and Vehicle regulation FAQs
This briefing paper answers Frequently Asked Questions about roads and vehicle regulation.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23, parts 1, 2 & 3: carbon storage, hydrogen, and new technologies
The Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23 is scheduled for its Second Reading stage in the Commons on 9 May 2023.
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House of Commons Library
Debate Pack
Regulation of customer credit retained by energy suppliers
A Westminster Hall debate is scheduled for 9.30am on Wednesday 22 February on regulation of customer credit retained by energy suppliers. The debate will be opened by Drew Hendry MP.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Executive accountability in financial services: the Senior Managers and Certification Regime
The UK's Senior Managers and Certification Regime was introduced as part of post-financial crisis reforms to drive up standards in people working in financial services. This note explains the regime's history, content and impact.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Bankers’ pay
How concerns about banking executives' pay have been addressed, in particular since the 2007/08 global financial crisis.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Brexit and financial services
What does Brexit mean for financial services? This briefing reviews progress and possibilities – from the 2018 Political Declaration to preparations for Brexit with no deal.
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House of Commons Library
Insight
English devolution: What’s in the new deals?
This Insight describes the new devolution deals for Greater Manchester and the West Midlands, including changes to local funding, powers and accountability.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid)
This note outlines the development of EU legislation designed to improve the Single Market in equity investments through the MiFID, and now MiFID II, Directives.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Financial Services Bill [Bill 278 of 2010-12]
The focus of this Bill is to set up a new framework for financial regulation in the United Kingdom
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House of Commons Library
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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House of Commons Library
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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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
MPs’ paid directorships and consultancies
This briefing summarises the current rules for outside paid employment and how they evolved.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Energy Bill [HL] 2022-23, parts 4-6: Electricity and gas markets
This briefing looks at the Energy Bill's clauses on electricity and gas markets, including the Independent System Operator and Planner, governance of gas and electricity industry codes, market reform and consumer protection.
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House of Commons Library
Debate Pack
Opposition Day Debate: Universal Credit and Working Tax Credits
On Wednesday 15 September there will be an Opposition Day Debate on the motion 'That this House calls on the Government to cancel its planned cut to Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit which from the end of September 2021 will reduce support for many hardworking families by £1,040 a year.'
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill 2017-19
This Briefing Paper was prepared for the second reading of the Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill 2017-19 on Monday 11 February 2019. It was updated after Committee Stage on 26 February 2019.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Alcohol taxation: government policy up to 2020
This paper covers the recent policy history of alcohol taxation up to 2020.
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House of Commons Library
Research Briefing
Pensions: defined benefit superfunds
This briefing paper covers the development of defined benefit superfunds, their regulation, and policy debate.
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