03/11/2021
EBA assesses consumer trends for 2020/2021
The Report also explains the measures the EBA has taken to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumers.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/11/2021
Taking control: How to get on top of non-financial risks - PWC
From the growing focus on ESG to the heightened operational risks and cyber vulnerabilities for people working from home, 2020 has also highlighted the knock-on impact of one NFR to another.
03/11/2021
Emerging from the legislative fog: the UK’s transformative foreign investment regime comes into sharper focus
These developments have shed light on some key issues - including by providing further clarity on the scope of the sectors in which notifications will be mandatory - but significant questions remain outstanding.
03/11/2021
Linklaters has advised The Carlyle Group in relation to the market-leading financing for its acquisition of Flender
The Linklaters team was led by partner Olives Sceales and managing associate Pathik Gandhi
03/11/2021
Beyond the Brexit transition period – new deadlines for firms
The EU only adopted a few measures to mitigate the impact of the end of the Brexit transition period
03/11/2021
EU to require asset managers to back up sustainability claims
The EU’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation is to require providers to disclose the sustainability of their financial services or products.
03/11/2021
Cooperation and reform: What advisers want from the new Fos chief
Wayman’s resignation came after it was revealed that the ombudsman is facing a backlog of 158,000 complaints.
03/10/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The proposals aim to maintain current market practice and give firms legal clarity on the margin requirements.
03/10/2021
FCA publishes equity transparency results
The annual transparency calculations for UK equity and equity-like financial instruments take effect on 1 April 2021.
03/10/2021
Last remains of the German suspension of the obligation to file for insolvency to finally end in April 2021
With the end of April fast approaching, this last part of the suspension to file for insolvency should now finally come to an end
03/10/2021
Entrepreneurs Opt for Domicile Diversification in Covid-19 Era
The shifts in the predominant nationalities who are interested in investment migration are eye opening — with the most astonishing being a 192% leap in enquiries from US citizens in 2020 compared to the previous year.
03/10/2021
UK Art Dealers Are Exploiting a Loophole to Avoid New Money-Laundering Regulations. Compliance Experts Say It Will Backfire
Art businesses should not be fooled into thinking they can use "reliance" as a loophole, experts say.
03/10/2021
Growing reach: Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland opens an office in Zug
We believe in the potential of many innovative companies in the Crypto Valley and are excited to link them to other jurisdictions within our global network.
03/10/2021
LIBOR cessation: demystifying the switch to risk-free rates
Market participants should consider whether FCA’s latest announcement constitutes a pre-cessation or cessation trigger under their LIBOR-linked contracts.
03/10/2021
Six things to know about flexible legal staffing in 2021
More in-house teams are using interim lawyers to access tech and innovation know-how
03/10/2021
Ogier assists £300 million Hillview Real Estate fund with acquisition
Individual investments are expected to range between £10 million and £25 million and provide significant scope for value enhancement through active asset management, including repositioning of properties and restructuring of leases.
03/10/2021
Collas Crill Advises Team on Successful Admissionn to the London Stock Exchange
8,523,334 shares were subscribed for in connection with the placing and TEAM intends to use the proceeds to fund its acquisition-driven strategy.
03/10/2021
The UK's Investment Screening Regime is Coming - What Should Businesses be Doing Now?
This alert sets out an important reminder of what businesses need to be considering now in the context of this new screening regime; particularly in light of its retrospective nature.
03/09/2021
Financial Regulation: Daily Update
The UK Government has announced that auctions for the UK ETS are due to commence as soon as is feasible and no later than Q2 2021.
03/09/2021
‘I’m Innocent,’ UBS Bankers Say as $5 Billion Appeal Starts
‘I’m Innocent,’ UBS Bankers Say as $5 Billion Appeal Starts