Financial Services Overseas Recognition Regimes
Information related to the UK’s Overseas Recognition Regimes in financial services.
Overseas Recognition Regimes are legislative provisions that allow HM Treasury ministers, with Parliamentary oversight, to recognise the financial services regulatory framework of an overseas jurisdiction.
Overseas Recognition Regimes are designed to provide a range of regulatory benefits and support safe and stable cross-border activity in financial services.
This page provides further information on the operation of the UK’s Overseas Recognition Regimes.
The Draft Financial Services (Overseas Recognition Regime Designations) Regulations 2025, currently before Parliament for approval, sets out central powers and obligations in relation to Overseas Recognition Regimes.