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Managed accounts offer investors the ability to access hedge fund strategies while retaining control over their own assets. But not all managed accounts are the same.
Click below to see how the three main structures compare.
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The FCA has published five policy statements with final rules relating to the cryptoassets regime. We have set out a short summary of these consultation papers. Please click below to read these summaries.
https://t.co/BBEzLNY0fI

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The FCA has led an international crackdown on illegal finfluencer promotions. This has resulted in three arrests, 650 social media takedown requests and a combined 11 years in prison for 2 cases of insider dealing. Read more here:
https://t.co/2Wza08a7pw

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Making a cryptoasset application
From September 30th 2026 to February 28th 2027, UK cryptoasset firm applications for full FCA authorisation will officially open. Read more here:
https://t.co/Xx83KVlWgS

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We’re going crypto crazy
The FCA is pulling out the stops before summer to give us more information on how it will regulate crypto. We will send out a short summary of these policy statements next week.
Read more here
https://t.co/SGuWJCQvTO

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LLP VS LIMITED COMPANY: THE TAX DIVIDE
The decision to structure a new investment manager or advisory firm as a limited liability partnership (LLP) or a private limited company (Ltd) is one of the most consequential choices a founder will make.
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A SLASHER MESSAGE
Regulators keep regulating and we keep searching out tax efficiencies.  Keep reading to slash your tax.  Legally.
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On 30 September, the FCA will open its doors to applications from firms that want to carry out cryptoasset regulated activities.
To help you understand where we are now we have published a short booklet looking at UK crypto legal and regulatory issues.
https://t.co/GmQyDnemEV

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Not another award …
We are proud to announce that Cummings Pepperdine has been named Best Legal Services Business of the Year – Cayman Islands at the Global 100 – 2026 Awards.
Read more here:
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Actively Managed Certificates: an overview
This note investigates the purposes of an Actively Managed Certificate (AMC).
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https://t.co/wqc59LdU9k

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We’re making an impact in crypto

Thank you to everyone who ensured that Cummings Pepperdine has been shortlisted in the Corporate Thought Leadership – Crypto category at the Citywealth Brand and Marketing Awards 2026.
Read more here:
https://t.co/D6Nfo513PL

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Those with the broadest shoulders …

If you are going to meet FCA requirements for approving financial promotions, you need to get it right from the start. See our first item below and the FCA’s thoughts on the “strongest” firms.
Read more here:
https://t.co/4q75WOqXWy

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Get off to a racing start
Need the FCA to help you with your growth plans?

The FCA has opened applications for solo-regulated firms to join Scale-up Unit.

Read more here:
https://t.co/sYlKZXMXOR

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Apply to the Supercharged Sandbox
If you haven’t already done it, now is the time to apply to the Supercharged Sandbox, which has just opened for a second 2026 cohort.
Read more here:
https://t.co/TJ2u0ir6ha

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Turbo charge your FCA cryptoasset application

It looks like the FCA is going all out on supporting digital assets and cracking down on illegal financial promotions. Have a look at the first few items.
Read more here:
https://t.co/KwvxQlkoC8

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Meta does it quietly
Quietly does it. Meta has re-entered the stablecoin market, four years after ending an earlier go. It has quietly rolled out digital currency payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines.
Read more here
https://t.co/MvfEaCQQgm

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Key FCA news on SM&CR and Ars
What a busy regulator. In two matters, one of which will impact us all, the FCA is talking about changes to the SM&CR. In the other, it’s dishing out warnings for appointed rep hosts. Read all about it.
https://t.co/wkRXZKOfCH

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Setting up a fund? Don't scare the horses
When establishing a new fund, one of the first considerations is the choice of jurisdiction.
What do your investors want?
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Honest, guv’
Are we all getting more honest? From the whistleblowing data it would seem so.
Also this week, changes to securities settlement and good news on the FCA’s AI sandbox.
Read more here
https://t.co/FW5uW048N6

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In January 2026, we wrote about the need to ensure that prime brokerage selection is compliant and gave tips on how to achieve this. To follow up, this article by HedgeFacts builds on discussion around prime broker selection.
Read more here:
https://t.co/boIBWAYSAr