12/04/2017
FCA investigates advice firm following arrest
‘HBFS’s customers are advised to check the status of any investments made through HBFS
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/04/2017
Hong Kong latest jurisdiction to vanish from HMRC ROPS list
In the past, HMRC has, without warning, removed all, or nearly all, of the schemes that had featured on its list only a few weeks before of such jurisdictions as Australia, Guernsey, the US, Canada, France and Italy.
12/04/2017
STM appeal date set for 22 January, and will now be public
STM is understood to be seeking an alternative method of resolving the matter.
12/04/2017
Newton fires fund manager on share rigging probe
Last week the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it was investigating four fund firms over the possibility they may have broken competition rules.
12/03/2017
Central banks need to ensure tightening cools froth in financial markets: BIS
The longer the risk-taking continues, the higher the underlying balance sheet exposures may become.
12/03/2017
Seen and Heard: Revenue chasing banks on offshore clients
Dublin link to Uber case revealed as BoI reported to offer worst deal for tracker clients
12/01/2017
John Barrass: Preparing For Next Year’s Benchmarks Regulation
The Regulation Will Be Administered By Esma And Applied Throughout The EU
12/01/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
PRA updated webpage: Supervisory activities - remuneration, Solvency II
11/30/2017
Bitcoin bonanza draws warning from Europe central bank
The rise has taken the overall market capitalization of hundreds of so-called cryptocurrencies beyond $300 billion as demand for digital currencies soars.
11/30/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA statement of objections to four asset management firms
11/30/2017
Winners of the Family Law Awards 2017 Announced
The 2017 charity partner was the National Pro Bono Centre, the ‘hub’ for legal pro bono charities across the legal sector.
11/30/2017
FCA takes civil action against Sipp introducers
The FCA also alleges that Craig Lummis, Lee Lummis and Raymond Fox were each knowingly concerned in Avacade’s breaches and Craig Lummis and Lee Lummis were each knowingly concerned in Alexandra Associate’s breaches.
11/29/2017
UK Set To Return $900m Alamieyeseigha’s Loot To Bayelsa
Alamieyeseigha Was Arrested And Tried In The UK For Money Laundering
11/29/2017
Denmark's central bank says risks are building up in the financial system
Several banks are stepping on the accelerator by easing credit standards and granting loans to more vulnerable customers
11/29/2017
EU Uncovers $36 Million In Week-Long Crackdown On 'Money Mules'
The European Union’s Law Enforcement Agency Said The Campaign
11/29/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA speech on the future of competition and regulation in retail banking
11/29/2017
GUEST ARTICLE: Do You Own UK Residential Property Through An Offshore Company?
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (“ATED”) was introduced in 2013 and is payable where UK residential property is owned by an offshore company and not rented out to a third party.
11/29/2017
FCA investigates four asset management firms for alleged IPO law breach
The UK financial services regulator has issued a ‘statement of objections’ to four asset management firms
11/28/2017
Lindsell Train to boost ranks as assets swell and regulatory burdens kick in
The Lindsell Train Investment trust now holds almost 40 per cent in Lindsell Train, which Cazalet admits could be detrimental if the markets fall.
11/28/2017
Central banks wary of cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin surges
The second question is whether to issue official versions.