05/12/2022
CASS Compliance: The importance of good governance
One of many challenges facing firms is building a culture that promotes change and innovation
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
05/12/2022
Ukraine adds pressure to Malta over golden passports, Finland to join Nato without delay
"This has long been more than just business in Russia, but the structures associated with the aggressive Russian state."
05/11/2022
Herbert Smith Freehills Financial Regulation Daily Update
The FCA plans to publish its final report on the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market by 28 July 2022.
05/11/2022
EU sanctions: application of trusts measures outside the private trusts sphere
They also apply to all business done by non-EU persons in whole or in part within EU territory, including its airspace and on any aircraft or vessel under an EU member state's jurisdiction.
05/11/2022
Tax Tribunal confirms documents sought by HMRC were legally privileged
This decision reinforces the position that communications between a lawyer and client will generally attract LPP.
05/10/2022
FSCS declares two advice firms
The FSCS said it has received 16 claims against the firm in total, of which 10 are in relation to Sipps, three for investment advice and three for pensions advice.
05/10/2022
What can advisers expect from the Queen's Speech?
The Queen's Speech marks the state opening of parliament and outlines the programme of legislation the government intends to progress during the new parliamentary session.
05/10/2022
Five individuals banned and fined for causing losses to pension customers
These customers had been referred to them by Hennessy Jones which was also involved in designing the pension advice process used by these firms.
05/10/2022
China Assets Blacklisted by Dutch Fund Manager
Screening tool shows India just scraping by, and the U.S. performing poorly on environment.
05/10/2022
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
Regulation 2 brings into force certain provisions of the Act on 1 June 2022 relating to requirements to refer individuals to pensions guidance in certain circumstances.
05/10/2022
Addleshaw Goddard: Financial Services & Banking News
The ESA's deadline for submitting amendments to the SFDR Delegated Regulation to the Commission is 30 September 2022, due to the urgency of the matter.
05/10/2022
Pandora Papers shed light on ‘gatekeepers’ of dirty money
MONEYVAL rebuked governments across Europe for failing to combat money laundering or police lawyers, accountants and other professionals who facilitate financial crime.
05/10/2022
Clifford Chance represents Dario Schiraldi on successful appeal against Monte dei Paschi derivatives conviction
Lead judge Angela Scalise overturned the previous ruling, stating that there was no case to answer.
05/10/2022
Carey Olsen advises States of Jersey on £500 million bond issuance
The bonds were listed on the Official List of The International Stock Exchange, with Carey Olsen Corporate Finance Limited acting as listing agent for the States of Jersey.
05/10/2022
GFG Facing UK Insolvency Hearing After Credit Suisse Ends Talks
The bank granted Gupta additional time by postponing hearings but has now broken off talks, which will lead to the commencing of insolvency hearings.
05/10/2022
Leading BVI academic weighs into controversy over UK direct rule
"We are committed to the decolonisation of the Caribbean and deplore the persistence of colonial rule of the people in the region.
05/10/2022
Flagstone receives regulatory approval in Jersey for new international arm
Flagstone International has also partnered with HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man, who will provide key operational services and support for the new business.
05/10/2022
Jersey lists sovereign bond on TISE
Jersey has listed a new £500 million government bond on The International Stock Exchange (TISE).
05/10/2022
MEPs back major AI reforms
It called for the EU to become a global standard setter for AI.
05/09/2022
Long Arm of U.S. Law Nabs Oligarch's Yacht in Fiji
The yacht arrived in Fiji on April 12, and a week later a judge ordered authorities to prevent is leaving Fijian waters.