Horizon Scan for Private Investment Funds: Key Recent Funds, Legal, and Regulatory Developments to Look out for in the Year Ahead (February 2025)

Financial services regulation in both the UK and EU appears to be undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from risk regulation to actively fostering growth. Whether this represents a genuine change that will streamline regulatory burdens and enhance competitiveness, or merely a rebranding exercise, remains to be seen.

Three key developments to watch in the coming months include:

• The EU Omnibus Package: This initiative aims to streamline sustainability reporting, with draft legislation expected later this month.
• UK AIFM Regime Reform: Proposed changes could significantly reshape the regulatory framework for UK alternative investment fund managers.
• Technology Risk Regulation: Following the implementation of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), there is increased focus on technology risk regulation, including potential developments in the UK regime.

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