UK Treasury publishes the 'Edinburgh reforms': to reform short selling regulation. To consult on removing rules for capital deduction at banks. To review senior manager certification rules.

A competitive marketplace promoting effective use of capital

The government is taking action to maintain and build the UK’s attractive and internationally respected ecosystem for financial services regulation. Taking advantage of the UK’s position outside the EU, the government is setting out how the framework for financial services regulation will adapt to support a dynamic, stable and competitive financial services sector. To take this forward, the government is:

A world leader in sustainable finance

The government is ensuring that the financial system plays a major role in the delivery of the UK’s Net Zero target, and is acting to secure the UK as the best place in the world for responsible and sustainable investment.

The UK is the world’s premier financial centre for sustainable finance. The government is acting to ensure the UK retains global leadership in this rapidly growing sector, helping to unlock the private financing needed for Net Zero. The steps being announced today are:

A sector at the forefront of technology and innovation

The government is ensuring that the regulatory framework supports innovation and leadership in emerging areas of finance, facilitating the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. The measures below build on the FSM Bill, which will establish a safe regulatory environment for stablecoins – which may be used for payments – and ensure the government has the necessary powers to bring a broader range of investment-related cryptoasset activities into UK regulation. The government is:

Delivering for consumers & businesses

The government will continue to work with the regulators and industry to ensure the sector is delivering for people and businesses across the UK. The government is:

via UK Treasury

09 Dec 2022 - 07:32- Fixed IncomeImportant- Source: Newswires

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