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Rosenblatt Solicitors Corporate Team Enjoys Record Period M&A and Private Equity Deals

Whilst the long term effects of Brexit remain to be seen, we have been encouraged by the number of new mandates we have secured.

What the G-20 Call for More Fiscal Emphasis Means for Investors

Shift toward fiscal policy may boost banks and steepen curves.

FCA seeks to increase collaboration with RegTech community

The UK financial regulatory authority issued the RegTech Call for Input in November 2015 to seek broader views on how it should progress and prioritise its work in this space.

Spanish bank sees red in color quarrel with German rival

Santander — which uses the slightly darker HKS 14 — has been trying for six years to get the German Patent and Trademark Office to delete its rivals' trademark.

Royal London must pay up for ’too risky’ investment

An adjudicator previously let both parties know he was of the opinion that the should be upheld.

Three UK advisers arrested in £132m tax-dodging fraud

All three are suspected of involvement in a scheme that used Jersey-based offshore trusts to allow individuals to avoid around £132m in income tax.

FCA Finds Failings In The Oversight Of Appointed Representatives In The General Insurance Sector

The principal firm has regulatory responsibility for the appointed representative and generally, in the regulatory context, anything that the appointed representative has done or omitted to do is treated as having been done or omitted to be done by the pr

The Channel Islands Securities Exchange and the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation

From 3 July 2016 the European market abuse regime was changed as a result of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).

FCA Publishes Thematic Review Into Dark Pools

The FCA considered the promotion undertaken by dark pool operators, the quality of the identification, management and disclosure of conflicts of interest and also reviewed relevant governance, oversight and controls.

New Alternative Banking Regime approved for the Isle of Man

The new legislation and associated guidance will come into effect on 1st August 2016.

All upstream for Burges Salmon as regional leader posts 8% turnover growth

The firm has had some key client wins in the past 12 months

Call For Blockchain And Biometrics Boost To UK’s Regtech

The FCA issued a call for input in November 2015 about the development and adoption of regtech; and more than 350 responses were received.

FCA criticised for being too defensive

Financial watchdog not properly dealing with legitimate complaints about its workings, report says

Five Star Movement calls on Brussels to approve Italy bank rescue

He said bondholders, whether private or institutional investors, should not be forced into a bail-in that could lead to big losses because it would create even greater pain.

Guernsey remains on course for third country passport following positive ESMA recommendation

ESMA has now published its advice for all 12 jurisdictions against the regulatory frameworks in place and their track record for ensuring effective enforcement.

Extending the AIF marketing passport to non-EU countries crucial for investor choice, says Invest Europe

This would allow these third countries to manage and market their funds to investors based in the EU.

Draghi expected to be in 'Monty Python' mode as ECB meets

The Italian economist - well known for tough "whatever it takes" promises - will be up in front of the cameras

British HSBC executive is arrested over '£2.7BILLION exchange rate rigging scam

The alleged fraud occurred in November and December 2011

UK Watchdog Says May Intervene On High Overdraft Charges

Initial recommendations have proposed that each bank sets its own fee cap on unauthorised overdrafts.

Day of reckoning for world’s oldest bank

Any new bailout must be the rescue to end all rescues

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