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The United Kingdom Consults On Significant Changes To Its Securitisation Framework
The UK is undertaking a significant overhaul of its securitisation regime, moving from prescriptive rules to a principles-based framework that would ease investor verification burdens, simplify transparency requirements, and introduce targeted exemptions. The proposed reforms by the FCA and PRA aim to reduce compliance costs and provide greater flexibility for UK investors, though they may increase divergence from EU securitisation rules and complicate cross-border transactions.
United Kingdom Finance
CW
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
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Securities-backed Lending After Shukla v St James Bank
The Commercial Court's decision in Shukla v St James Bank clarifies that non-recourse lending structures cannot eliminate a borrower's equity of redemption under English law. When a lender refused to cooperate with loan repayment and attempted to retain collateral based on technical defaults, the court struck down contractual provisions that sought to forfeit redemption rights and awarded substantial damages for breach of contract.
United Kingdom Finance
WL
Withers LLP
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New IOM Civil Aviation Order 2026
The Isle of Man Aircraft Registry is introducing new legislation effective October 2026 that will modernise how lenders register legal claims against aircraft. The Civil Aviation (Mortgaging of Aircraft) Order 2026 brings tighter timelines, enhanced privacy protections, and greater administrative flexibility while preserving core lender protections. These changes will impact all aircraft finance and leasing transactions through the Isle of Man registry.
Isle of Man Transport
SI
Sentient International Limited
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