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Ogier's Jersey team advises on $1.5 billion EN+ IPO

Ogier advised on all Jersey law and British Virgin Islands' law aspects of the IPO alongside lead counsel White & Case LLP.

New European rules will shake up broker research

Mifid II will require fund managers to pay banks and brokers directly

MiFID II: FCA guide on trading venue notifications and forms

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Court of Appeal Upholds "No Look Through" Principle in Immobilised Securities Trading

The ruling also promotes certainty and consistency in the securities market.

ECB: 20 lenders have applied for EU banking licences since the Brexit vote

Several British, US and Asian banks have announced their intentions to move parts of their operations into Europe after Brexit.

Nordea Mega Branches Face More Oversight Across Scandinavia

National regulators may also try to get more power over giant bank branches via adjustments to Europe’s Capital Requirements Directive.

SocGen investigated over possible French anti-corruption law breach connected to Libyan Investment Authority

Earlier this year Societe Generale agreed to pay nearly EUR1bln ($1.1bln) to settle a long-running dispute with the Libyan Investment Authority.

MFSA chief linked to BVI-Russia investment

Bannister referred to in e-mails as part of 'management'

Safer banking

The ECB had to take tough decisions on those banks in the eurozone that did not have their house in order.

Old Mutual compensates couple after ‘misleading’ online information

The couple complained that Old Mutual Wealth refused to amend the website or pay compensation for the error.

Point72 Asset Management is looking for rogue nerds, expanding its junior recruitment

Who were offered the chance to do an accelerated Masters degree while working at Point72.

Germany leads G20 initiative to boost investment in Africa

The objective is to de-risk private investment for sustainable growth by way of country-specific agreements between individual African countries.

Panorama investigation features a law ditched in 2005

’BBC Panorama has spoken to the man behind the scheme who claims an Isle of Man regulator was aware the new law would help tax evaders.

FCA publishes Future Approach to Consumers

The Financial Conduct Authority has today published its ‘FCA Mission – Our Future Approach to Consumers’.

Brexit and mortar: UK fund managers seize the opportunity in Jersey's funds sector

Continued enhancements to its laws and regulations provide choice for investors and ensures Jersey remains a leader in fund services.

Mifid II shake-up in finance triggers surge in ads for staff

Banks, asset managers and law firms in hiring spree ahead of EU regulatory changes

Central Bank found 'zero' tracker cases

Minister reveals how Regulator had denied any evidence of scandal in letter - three years ago

Germany and France dividing up top EU positions to tighten grip on bloc

GERMANY and France are carving up the EU’s top jobs between themselves, with a string of powerful positions up for grabs.

Barclays battles to delay £1.2bn legal showdown with City financier Amanda Staveley

The bank wants to delay the case, set for January, until a criminal trial over the fundraising is heard a year later.

Cyprus signs Double Tax Treaty with Barbados

Once the domestic ratification procedures are completed and each country notifies the other of the same, the Treaty will enter into force and its provisions will have effect from 1 January 2018

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