12/15/2016
Central Bank expects Brexit relocation decisions early in 2017
Regulator confident staffing issues can be managed
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
12/14/2016
Complaints Commissioner upholds complaint against FCA
The Complaints Commissioner has recommended that the FCA policy team send the complainant a full and considered response to the policy issues raised.
12/14/2016
FCA review finds room for improvement when dealing with customers in early arrears
In these firms there was widespread evidence of poor customer outcomes
12/14/2016
Pension providers making good progress on reducing fees and charges
Firms should continue to work to ensure that value for money is being consistently delivered.
12/14/2016
FCA launches market study on competition in the mortgage sector
The FCA will also review whether there are opportunities for better technological solutions to problems we identify, including greater use of digital channels to deliver information or advice.
12/14/2016
Guidelines on remuneration policies for sales staff
The risk of mis-selling and resultant conduct costs for firms.
12/14/2016
Trio of banks hit back at €485 million rate rigging fine
However, responding to the fines, the three banks have said they did nothing wrong with Credit Agricole declaring that it would appeal the decision while the other two are still considering an appeal.
12/14/2016
Monte Paschi confirms ECB rejected request for more time to raise capital
However, the ECB told the Monte dei Paschi such a delay could cause a further deterioration in its liquidity position and a worsening of its capital base, Monte dei Paschi said in a statement.
12/14/2016
KBC discloses new ECB capital requirements
KBC's capital remains well above the minimum requirements
12/14/2016
Wye Valley Lawyers Support Tavistock Investments’ Latest £3.6m Acquisition
The acquisition of Price Bailey adds £313m of new funds under advice, with £166m managed on a discretionary basis.
12/14/2016
Succession planning – the importance of protecting your business
However, through thoughtful and thorough family and business discussions and understanding your business's governance, you can take steps to minimise the risk of disharmony and/or expensive court actions by planning ahead
12/13/2016
Herbert Smith Freehills - Financial regulation update
FCA market study on competition in the mortgage sector
12/13/2016
Launch of New Boutique Law Firm Cabinet Baubigeat - Assisting Businesses in their African Expansion
The new firm has been formed by Julien Baubigeat following demand for more effective and efficient support for cross-border transactions, particularly between Europe and Africa.
12/13/2016
India-Cyprus tax treaty renegotiated: key provisions
The agreement may have important implications for investors that have already made investments
12/12/2016
Mourant Ozannes Partners named in the 2016 IFC Powerwoman Top 200
In its third consecutive year, the Top 200 list honours the most powerful women in government, private wealth, education, private client advisory and philanthropy across the world's leading international finance centres.
12/12/2016
The costly, dud investments that dress up as something else
But savers lose out because the fund is unlikely to outperform, either, and the high charges will eat away at their capital.
12/12/2016
Financial Conduct Authority statement on PPI
FCA published proposals for rules and guidance on payment protection insurance complaints
12/12/2016
City regulator to crack down on crowdfunding
The FCA believes it is appropriate to modify a number of rules for the market
12/12/2016
Brit Remainer lawyers launch Brexit challenge in IRELAND in fresh bid to keep UK in EU
There has also been a suggestion that the Dublin court would be more likely to refer the case to the ECJ.
12/12/2016
FCA fines on City fall to lowest level since financial crisis
Financial Conduct Authority handed out penalties worth £22.2m in 2016, lower than 2008 and down from £1.5bn peak in 2014