09/09/2016
ECB Stands Pat on Stimulus as Draghi Defends Policy
European Central Bank president urges governments, especially Germany, to boost growth through spending
Legal, Regulation & Compliance
09/09/2016
FCA refuses to pay compensation recommended by its Complaints Commissioner
The FCA Complaints Commissioner upheld a complaint by a firm on behalf of its appointed representative (AR). The complaint was that the Financial Services Register’s (the Register) landing page, under the heading “Trading / brand names”,
09/09/2016
Bank of England Won’t Stifle Fintech Innovation Says Senior Central Bank Official
Cleland said that the BoE was working with firms in the Fintech sector to determine where the boundaries will be.
09/08/2016
Queen’s bank is sued over tax avoidance film scheme
If the lawsuit, being co-ordinated by Stewarts Law, is successful it would mean taxpayers having to foot part of the bill because Coutts is owned by Royal Bank of Scotland
09/08/2016
FCMC forbids Estonia's Versobank to provide financial services in Latvia
The decision on imposing a ban on provision of any financial services in Latvia is adopted because Versobank has been substantially violating procedures laid down in the Credit Institution Law under which a credit institution registered in another member
09/08/2016
Spanish ex-minister linked to Panama Papers withdraws his bid for World Bank job
The news came at a sensitive time in Spanish politics, where bickering between parties is edging the country towards its third election in a year.
09/08/2016
IRELAND: Calls to scrap savings levy that the rich already avoid
Known as the life insurance levy, it was imposed in the 2009 emergency budget as a revenue-raising measure.
09/07/2016
Swiss charge former UBS banker over German data sale
The CD related to assets worth 3.5 billion Swiss francs.
09/07/2016
Irish government to close 'vulture funds' tax loophole
They have used part of the tax code known as Section 110 to reduce tax bills to a few hundred euros a year.
09/07/2016
MiFID II Q&A on Trading Venues Being Prepared
The complexity of quote-driven markets will increase under the new regulations
09/07/2016
FCA consultation on Pension Wise standards
The FCA has launched a consultation (CP16/22) on proposed changes to the standards applied to Pension Wise designated guidance providers.
09/07/2016
Exotic Capital Deals Fed by Stricter Bank Rules in Scandinavia
Banks may be enticed to buy capital relief if stricter rules are imposed.
09/07/2016
New inheritance tax rules to impact non-UK residents holding property through offshore companies and trusts from 5 April 2017
As previously announced, the new legislation aims to reform the taxation of non-domiciles and will have practical implications for those who purchase, hold or sell UK residential property through offshore structures.
09/07/2016
Italy police nab gang of bank card fraudsters
Italian police had busted a major credit and bank card forgery ring
09/06/2016
Standard Chartered Hedge Funds Lawsuit Highlights Derivatives Risk
The British bank faces a lawsuit after underwriting a convertible bond deal that left investors with worthless stock.
09/06/2016
MiFID II – FCA webpages on market data reporting and MDP - Herbert Smith Freehills
Anchor MiFID II – FCA webpages on market data reporting and MDP The FCA has published a new webpage on market data reporting and the Market Data Processor ((MDP) system.
09/06/2016
Dentons named "Super Law Firm of the Year" in Poland
The title confirms our strong market position and Dentons’ excellent reputation among clients, business partners and other law firms in Poland
09/06/2016
Tchenguiz brothers’ legal bill hits £5.1m in court battle against Grant Thornton
Robert Tchenguiz followed suit and filed against the same defendants in 2015.
09/06/2016
AG has been shortlisted for five awards in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers awards 2016, outlining the firm's commitment to shaping the future of legal services
The awards will be held on 5 October 2016 at the Natural History Museum in London.
09/05/2016
Apple's top lawyer fires back at EU over tax ruling
After being told the company owes $14.5 billion in back taxes, Apple's general counsel says the European Commission has its numbers wrong.