Corporate & Commercial

Welcome to the FinReg Monthly Update, a regular bulletin highlighting the latest developments in UK and EU financial services regulation.

Key developments in October 2025:

Financial Advice / Wealth Management

31 October – FCA Consolidation Review: The UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its findings following a multi-firm review of consolidation in the financial advice

Leaving the 2025 AIPLA Annual Meeting, I’m more energized than ever. Surrounded by brilliant legal minds and inspiring conversations, one topic clearly stole the show—artificial intelligence. The real highlight for me? USPTO Director John Squires’ first public address, where he offered much-needed clarity on patent eligibility for AI inventions.

Director Squires’ Vision: The Three Pillars