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Simon Treacy

Financial Regulation Senior Associate, London, Linklaters

London, United Kingdom

About me

I help clients monitor regulatory trends and developments in financial services. I write briefings and thought leadership for clients, as well as innovative knowhow for the Linklaters team. I provide interactive training on financial services regulation, including horizon scanning sessions. I also produce and host Linklaters podcasts on payments regulation and operational resilience.

5/19/2025 10:13:05 AM

UK to regulate buy-now, pay-later: Your next instalment is due

By Harry Eddis Clare Whittle Arjun Lakhani +5 more...

The Government has taken the next step towards regulating buy-now pay-later. It is laying the legislation that will bring BNPL agreements...

5/16/2025 2:56:14 PM

EU guidance suggests firms may need to train clients and service providers on AI

By Raza Naeem Simon Treacy

The EU AI Act requires providers and deployers of AI systems to make sure that their staff understand the AI they use. In a new Q&A...

5/12/2025 3:04:41 PM

UK & EU Fintech and payments regulation update - May 2025

By Harry Eddis Richard Hay Simon Treacy +3 more...

In this monthly update, we summarise the latest legal and regulatory developments for firms in the payments sector.

5/9/2025 4:07:40 PM

New rules to protect against de-banking: what payment service providers need to know

By Simon Treacy Francesca Mitchell

HM Treasury has finalised measures designed to curb de-banking. New legislation adds new conditions for banks, e-money firms and other...

5/7/2025 5:05:58 PM

FCA seeks views on its future cryptoasset regime

By Richard Hay James Morris Simon Treacy

Hot on the heels of the UK government releasing draft legislation to regulate cryptoassets, the Financial Conduct Authority has opened a...

4/30/2025 1:28:41 PM

FCA shares AI themes and launches AI test service

By Fiona Garrahan Sara Cody Simon Treacy

The Financial Conduct Authority is stepping up its work on AI in financial services. The results of its recent AI Sprint show how...

4/29/2025 5:16:58 PM

UK sets out draft law for regulating cryptoassets

By Richard Hay James Morris Simon Treacy

The UK Government has released draft legislation for regulating cryptoassets. The legislation defines the scope of which assets and...

4/29/2025 11:44:27 AM

Bank of England considers financial stability implications of AI

By Simon Treacy Elton Qemali

The Bank of England is closely monitoring the implications of how artificial intelligence is used in financial services. In a new report...

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