International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG)

The International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) is one of the leading cross-sectoral groups in Europe for the industry, discussing and acting on regulatory developments. It comprises senior leaders from across the UK-based financial and related professional services industry.

We jointly run the IRSG with the City of London Corporation to promote sustainable economic growth and an international framework that facilitates open and competitive capital markets globally. 

Priorities of the IRSG:

  • influencing the regulatory landscape in Europe and beyond so that the UK-based financial and related professional services industry continues to prosper and drive growth across Europe
  • responding to regulatory initiatives and consultations while maintaining a holistic view of the regulatory landscape.

For more information about the work of the IRSG please contact us.

Our latest IRSG work

TheCityUK response to HM Treasury's draft SI – ‘The Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities and Miscellaneous Provisions) (Cryptoassets) Order 2025’

Our response supports the aims of the SI to bring certain cryptoasset activities within the UK’s financial regulatory perimeter. However, we have identified several technical refinements that are necessary to achieve this effectively and avoid the likely unintended consequences of the current drafting.

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Response to HoC Public Bill Committee on the Data (Use and Access) Bill

Our response welcomes the House of Commons Public Bill Committee’s call for evidence on the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which we see as a timely step toward modernising the UK’s data framework while preserving strong data protection standards.

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