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The Crime and Policing Act 2026 fundamentally transforms UK corporate criminal liability by changing how organizations can be held accountable for their employees' conduct. Financial institutions face new regulatory thresholds under UK EMIR, while the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act reveals critical ICT incident patterns across the financial sector.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has published final policy positions and rules for the new cryptoasset regime, set to take full effect from October 2027. Firms must begin preparing now, with applications for authorisation opening in September 2026 and incentives for early submission. What changes has the FCA made in response to industry feedback, and what steps should firms take to ensure compliance with the comprehensive new regulatory framework?

A High Court case examines whether a CEO breached his fiduciary duties when attempting to prevent fellow directors from distributing company profits through retrospective bonuses and asset transfers. The court's analysis distinguishes between acting within constitutional powers and acting in good faith to promote company success, with particular focus on the role of professional legal advice in demonstrating honest intent.