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Hopper on Regulation provides commentary how financial regulation is made, how it works in practice, and how it could work better. The argument running through it is that Britain’s problem is bad regulation, not too much of it.

I am Martyn Hopper. I spent nearly a decade at the Financial Services Authority, twenty in private practice as a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills and Linklaters, and now run Martyn Hopper & Partners, a regulatory advisory boutique.

Hopper on Regulation is published by Martyn Hopper & Partners Limited. All content on this website is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, regulatory or other professional advice and must not be relied upon as such. Specialist advice should be taken on your specific circumstances.

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