03/01/2017
O’Melveny Hires Star in Fund formation, Jonathan Blakes
His extensive market knowledge will be a tremendous asset for the firm, and a great addition to our team.
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
03/01/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
HMT response to consultation on amending the definition of financial advice and new FCA webpage
03/01/2017
DeVere probe ushers in new era of regulatory oversight
The Financial Conduct Authority’s investigation into DeVere UK.
03/01/2017
European Competition Law - McGuireWoods
European Commission Investigates Online Sales Practices
03/01/2017
Ex-Barclays traders put money before honesty
Their singular goal was to make more profit on their trading and you will see.
03/01/2017
Russia's VTB plans to slim down in Europe, keep London as hub
Soloviev said VTB was not looking to leave Britain due to its decision last year to leave the European Union.
02/28/2017
A dose of economic reality – the pensions Green Paper
Who in the pensions industry will forget 2016, a year which saw the legal and regulatory framework within which DB pension schemes operate called into question like never before.
02/28/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA finalised guidance and PRA policy statement on FPC recommendation on LTI ratios in mortgage lending
02/28/2017
Eversheds Sutherland seal the deal categories at M&A Advisor’s EMEA Corporate Development Awards
The team was also presented with the Founders Award in recognition of its deep cross-border transactional practice.
02/28/2017
High Court rejects asset manager judicial review of FOS complaint
The Ombudsman decided the proportion of risky investments was excessive, hedging was insufficient.
02/28/2017
Bond Dickinson to strengthen Scottish presence with Edinburgh office
Our approach to growth and investment has always been in response to client demand.
02/28/2017
How will the loss of a five-partner Paris private equity team hit Ashurst?
Partners react to Freshfields' hire of a five-partner buyout team from Ashurst
02/28/2017
Why all int’l advisers must pay attention to the UK regulator
There is talk that the FCA will be undertaking a thematic review of defined benefit scheme transfers later this year, or perhaps a consultation paper, as the reported number of such transfers is very much on the rise.
02/28/2017
Those investing in UK property could be hit by new legislation
The families of Middle East investors in the UK property market may be hit by a change in legislation.
02/28/2017
UK redefines financial advice in line with Mifid
The change, due to come into force on 3 January 2018, will bring the definition in line with Mifid.
02/27/2017
Asset managers turn against investment consultants
UK regulator seeks more control over ‘opaque’ and ‘uncompetitive’ advisory industry
02/27/2017
LSE-Deutsche Boerse merger hits the curb due to European Commission’ requirement
LSEG Board has concluded that it could not commit to the divestment of MTS and that the European Commission is unlikely to provide clearance for the proposed deal with Deutsche Boerse.
02/24/2017
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA regulation round-up
02/24/2017
Swiss Supreme Court Clarifies Illicit Fishing Expeditions In International Tax Assistance Procedures
It was enacted only to secure the due execution of international tax assistance inquiries.
02/24/2017
Greenberg Traurig continues to strengthen its Real Estate Sector Team
The moves are a major step in the development of Greenberg Traurig’s international real estate offering.